This St. Louis favorite has it's beginnings in St. Paul, MN. It's a Chinese egg foo young omelet that's usually deep fried, served on white bread with pickles, lettuce and tomatoes. It filling, cheap, greasy and so good.
2 t. vegetable oil, divided
4 eggs, beaten
1 c. bean sprouts
1/2 c. chicken, cooked and diced or shredded (cooked ham, shrimp or beef can be substituted)
1/3 c. green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 t. garlic powder
salt and pepper
8 slices white bread, divided
8 iceberg lettuce leaves, divided
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced, divided
1/4 c. dill pickle chips, divided
1/4 c. mayonnaise, divided
In a small skillet, heat 1/2 t. oil over medium heat.
In a medium bowl, stir eggs, bean sprouts, chicken, green onions, garlic powder, salt and pepper until combined.
Form 4 egg patties from the mixture. Sauté 1 patty until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side, flipping once.
Repeat for remaining egg mixture, adding 1/2 t. oil each time, to make a total of 4 egg patties.
Assemble sandwiches by spreading 4 slices of bread with mayonnaise; add egg patties and remaining ingredients. Place the 4 remaining slices of bread on top.
4 servings.