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Chinese Steamed Eggs A spoonful of the steamed eggs, garnished with some green onions, showing the smooth texture of the dish.

Chinese Steamed Eggs

A delicate, silky Chinese Steamed Eggs with deep, savory flavors, perfect for any meal.
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Course: Main dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Chinese eggs, delicate eggs, easy recipe, steamed eggs
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 72kcal
Cost: $1

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs fresh
  • ¼ teaspoon salt for seasoning
  • 1 cup warm water helps achieve smooth texture

Instructions

  • Gently whisk the eggs and salt in a medium bowl until small bubbles begin to form on the surface, about 1 minute.
    A bowl containing frothy, whisked eggs with small bubbles on the surface. The bowl is placed on a wooden countertop with a carton of eggs and a pinch of salt nearby. The eggs are prepared for a recipe, showing a smooth and airy texture before cooking.
  • Add the warm water to the egg mixture, carefully whisking until fully combined.
  • Pour the egg mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into two small ramekins or bowls. Cover the ramekins with plastic wrap or foil and gently pierce with a knife to create a steam vent.
    Pouring the egg mixture into ramekins, likely as part of the preparation process before steaming.
  • Place a steamer rack in a pot and add water just below the rack. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, carefully lower the ramekins onto the steamer rack and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and steam for 10 minutes.
    The ramekins containing the steamed egg mixture, ready for steaming, inside a steamer.
  • Remove the ramekins from the steamer and garnish with desired toppings. Serve immediately.

Notes

Chinese Steamed Eggs are wonderfully smooth and can be customized with a variety of toppings. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, or chili oil to enhance the flavors!

Nutrition

Serving: 1egg | Calories: 72kcal (4%) | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 5g (8%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Cholesterol: 186mg (62%) | Sodium: 368mg (16%) | Potassium: 63mg (2%) | Vitamin A: 150IU (3%) | Calcium: 30mg (3%) | Iron: 0.7mg (4%)
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