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Chinese Steamed Egg
Indulge in an easy-to-make lunch that's rich, silky, and a classic complement to all kinds of Chinese dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 83 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- Warm water or low-sodium chicken broth as needed
- 2 pinches salt
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3/4 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sliced scallions optional
Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk until well combined. Pour the eggs into a measuring cup to measure their volume. Then, add warm water or broth in a 2:1 ratio relative to the volume of the eggs. Add the salt and gently mix.
- Pour the egg mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl to remove bubbles.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, leaving a small vent for steam.
- Bring water to a simmer in a steamer pot.
- Transfer the bowl to the steamer and steam over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes, until the eggs are set but still slightly jiggly.
- Carefully remove the bowl from the steamer. Drizzle sesame oil and soy sauce over the steamed eggs.
- Garnish with sliced scallions, if desired, and serve warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
83kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
164mg
(55%)
Sodium
576mg
(24%)
Potassium
74mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
268IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 576mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 268IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.