15-Mins Chinese Silky Steamed Egg

Why you’ll love this recipe

• It’s the ultimate comfort food: a savory, egg custard that is so smooth it practically melts in your mouth.
• This dish is high in protein, low in calories, and can be customized with any toppings you like.
• It’s a magical transformation of simple eggs and water into a refined, elegant side dish.

Key Ingredients

• Warm Water: Using warm (not boiling) water helps the eggs cook more evenly
• Toasted Sesame Oil: Just a few drops on top after steaming adds a massive punch of nutty aroma.
• Soy Sauce: Provides the necessary salt and umami to contrast the mild, creamy flavor of the eggs.

✅Quick Tips: Always strain your egg mixture through a fine-mesh sieve; this removes air bubbles and make the egg for a glass-smooth surface.

Key Steps

• #1: Whisk eggs gently to avoid creating too much foam, then slowly incorporate the warm water.

• #2: Strain the mixture into your steaming bowl to ensure there are zero bubbles for a professional finish.

#3: Steam and enjoy!

15-Mins Chinese Silky Steamed Egg

5 from 1 vote

Whisked eggs are steamed into a silky pudding and topped with soy sauce. A perfect simple side dish.

Author: Aila Lin Cooking Method: Eggs Courses: Appetizers & Cold Dishes, Main Dishes Recipe Keys: O One-Pot Meals Q Quick & Easy S Steaming

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Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 20 mins Servings: 2

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• 3 large eggs
• 200 ml warm water
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil and scallion to garnish

Instructions

1. Prep the eggs.
2. Whisk eggs with salt until smooth. Slowly mix in warm water (key for silky texture). Strain through a fine sieve into a heatproof bowl to remove bubbles.
3. Steam the eggs.
4. Cover bowl with a plate or foil. Steam over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes (or until the center jiggles slightly when shaken). Turn off heat and let sit covered for 2 more minutes.
5. Serve over soy sauce, sesame oil and scallion to garnish..

Keywords: Steamed Egg, Chinese, Silky, 10-min

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