egg fu yung

Thân thiện

A chef prepares a plate of egg fu yung in a restaurant kitchen.

Definition

Noun: * A type of omelet: A dish of Chinese-American origin, similar to an omelet, containing beaten eggs that are pan-fried with various savory ingredients. These typically include chopped onions, celery, and a protein such as meat (like pork or chicken) or seafood (like shrimp or crab).

Usage

• As a dish name: The term is used to name a specific item on a menu or a prepared food.
  • For dinner, I ordered the egg fu yung with shrimp.
  • This restaurant makes the best egg fu yung in the city.
• As a general concept: It can be used to refer to this style of egg dish in general.
  • I enjoy cooking egg fu yung at home because it's quick and versatile.

Advanced Usage

• The dish is a staple of Westernized Chinese cuisine. The spelling can vary, with "egg foo young" being a common alternative.
• It is often served with a brown gravy or sauce.

Variants and Related Words

• Egg foo young: A common alternative spelling for the same dish.
• Omelet: A more general term for a dish of beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan, often folded around a filling.

Synonyms

• Savory egg pancake: A descriptive synonym highlighting its form and flavor.
• Chinese-style omelet: A synonym that describes its culinary style.

Học thuật

Noun

1. omelet containing onions and celery and chopped meat or fish

Từ đồng nghĩa

• egg foo yong