Chinese steamed egg is a super easy egg recipe that's lightly seasoned and goes well with any meal! It's super silky smooth and can simply be topped with a drizzle of soy sauce and some green onions. Pair this steamed egg with some Korean purple rice, bok choy with oyster sauce, and teriyaki chicken to complete your meal!
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Instructions
Prepare a pot with a steaming rack and bring about ½ inch to 1 inch of water to a boil. Make sure the water line is only half way up the steaming rack. Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat o keep the water at a very gentle simmer.*You can also steam using a steam basket instead. If so, the water can be at a regular simmer. Also, check out the topic "Ways to steam" in our post above for more steaming options.*
While waiting for the water to heat up, make the egg custard mixture by gently whisking together the egg, water or stock, and salt.
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the egg mixture into a heatproof bowl, large enough to accommodate at least 1½ cup of liquid. We recommend a bowl that is wide and shallow.
Cover the bowl with cling wrap and carefully place the bowl into the steamer. Steam the egg for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the steamed egg is set and jiggly.*A fool-proof way to check if the steamed egg is cooked is to insert a spoon the middle of the egg. If the liquid that emerge is clear and the egg holds its shape, it's done. If the steamed egg cannot hold its shape and the liquid looks murky or like beaten eggs, it is under. Keep steaming for a few more minutes.*
Top the steamed egg with your preferred condiments, like soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili oil if you wish. Garnish with some green onions. Enjoy while warm!
Notes
Please refer to the our post above for step by step photo reference, tips, troubleshoot guide, and FAQ!
Cook time - The size of your bowl affects how long the eggs need to be steamed for. Steamed eggs cooked in a shallow, wide bowl takes usually about 10 to 12 minutes, where as ones steamed in a smaller, tall bowl can take more than 14 minutes.