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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. This is a basic version.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 164 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
For each serving, you can simple make larger batches by ratio
- 2 middle size eggs
- 1 cup of warm water , recommend using warmed boiled water , or milk or stock
- 1/4 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.
Nutrition Information
Calories
164kcal
(8%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
334mg
(111%)
Sodium
1297mg
(54%)
Potassium
124mg
(4%)
Vitamin A
485IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 334mg | 111% |
| Sodium | 1297mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 485IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.