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An example of homemade chinese steamed egg

Chinese Steamed Egg

A silky, savory Chinese egg custard steamed to perfection and finished with soy sauce, sesame oil, and fresh green onions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Egg Custard
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups warm water or chicken broth
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp light soy sauce
  • 0.5 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 pinch white pepper optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Steamer pot

Method
 

  1. Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk gently with salt until combined.
  2. Slowly stir in warm water or broth until fully mixed.
  3. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl.
  4. Remove any bubbles from the surface and cover loosely.
  5. Place bowl into a prepared steamer over gently simmering water.
  6. Steam for 12 to 15 minutes over low heat until just set.
  7. Allow to rest for 2 minutes after steaming.
  8. Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil, garnish with green onions, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 320mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For the smoothest texture, strain the egg mixture and steam over gentle heat. Chicken broth can replace water for richer flavor.

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