Chinese Steamed Egg
Perfect Chinese Steamed egg is also known as Chinese steamed egg custard. Only with egg, water, salt and some sesame oil, you can make this super smooth custard at home.
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Servings: 2
Calories: 164kcal
Ingredients
- 2 middle size eggs , 2 or 3 eggs both works depending the wanted texture
- 1 cup of water , recommend using warmed boiled water , or milk or stock
- ½ tsp. salt or to taste
- 2 tsp. sesame oil
- 2 tsp. light soy sauce
- Chopped scallion , optional
Instructions
- Gently whisk eggs with pinch of salt and water.
- Strain the egg liquid and transfer to the container. Remove any bubbles on surface.
- Set up the steamer, bring the water to a boiling and slow down the fire to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes depending on your container. For the time, please see note 1.
- Remove from the fire and wait for 5 minutes to cool down a little bit.
- Transfer the containers out. Drizzle some sesame oil and light soy sauce and garnish chopped spring onion on top.
- Serve warm.
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Notes
Note 1: the steamed time of the egg custard should be adjusted according to your container-the height of the custard. For example if you are using a wide deep plate, then only 7 to 8 minutes are needed.
Note 2: You can add replace some water with milk to make milk steamed egg if you like.
Note 2: You can add replace some water with milk to make milk steamed egg if you like.
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcal | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 334mg | Sodium: 1297mg | Potassium: 124mg | Vitamin A: 485IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.6mg