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Chinese Steamed Egg Custard
Chinese Steamed Egg Custard is a homey, simple side dish with a silky, super smooth texture that is achieved by steaming a mixture of beaten eggs, water and chicken stock.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 45 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian , Chinese
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon white pepper
- 180 ml warm chicken broth or warm water about body temperature (36°C)
Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or to your taste
- 1 tablespoon green onions
Instructions
- In a bowl or liquid measuring cup, weigh and whisk 2 large eggs with some salt, and white pepper.
- Add in about double the amount of liquid, so if you have 2 eggs totaling 100g in weight, add 180ml of warm chicken broth/water and lightly beat until incorporated.
- Pour the egg mixture into a fine mesh strainer or sieve into a shallow heat-proof dish.
- Use a spoon to remove any bubbles on the surface of the liquid.
- Carefully transfer the dish onto a steamer or steaming rack fitted inside a pot of hot boiling water.
- Cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low and steam for 15-18 minutes, or until the top of the surface has set and mixture is the slightest bit jiggly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and green onions/scallions.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
45kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
430mg
(18%)
Potassium
46mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
135IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 45
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 45kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 135IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.