5 from 367 votes
Chinese steamed eggs (蒸蛋羹)
Chinese steamed eggs create a smooth, silky custard by gently steaming a mixture of beaten eggs and warm water at a 1:2 volume ratio with salt. Enhanced with optional chives, soy sauce, and sesame oil, this preparation yields a delicate texture and mild savory flavor. Additions like prawns or vegetables can be steamed with the custard for extra substance.
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
76 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 2 egg beaten
- water double volume of the beaten eggs (see note 1 & 2, warm
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon chive finely chopped (optional)
- 2 teaspoon soy sauce light
- 2 drop sesame oil
Extra garnish (optional)
- prawns peeled and deveined
- asparagus
- carrot
Instructions
- Pour warm water into the beaten eggs. Add salt then stir well.
- Through a sieve, pour the mixture into 2 small serving bowls. Sprinkle chive over if using.
- Cover the bowls with cling film. Pierce to allow the steam to escape.
- Steam for 10-12 minutes over a gentle heat (place the bowls in when the water starts to boil).
- Season with light soy sauce and sesame oil (if you wish, cut through the curd several times to let the sauce penetrate). Serve warm.
- If using extra garnish: Steam the egg as usual for 7 minutes, then place in prawns and vegetables. Steam for a further 3 minutes.
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Notes
- Use a volume ratio of 1 part beaten eggs to 2 parts warm water, approximately 45°C (113°F), for the best texture.
- The water temperature can be achieved by mixing equal parts boiling water and tap water.
- Cover the bowls with pierced cling film to allow steam to escape and prevent water condensation from dripping into the custard.
- Add garnishes like prawns or vegetables after 7 minutes of steaming and continue for an additional 3 minutes if desired.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
76kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
164mg
(55%)
Sodium
417mg
(17%)
Potassium
75mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
259IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 76kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 417mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 259IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.