[Chinese Recipes] Steamed Egg

If you ever tried Chinese steamed egg or egg custard, it will amaze you by the super smooth and fresh taste.

Only with super common ingredients, those steamed egg is a must for daily cooking especially if you get old or younger eater in the family.

Why? Because steamed egg is easier to absorb and do not need too much chew.
However to make a perfect Chinese steamed egg at home is not that easy and there are some tips you need to pay attention. This version is a basic Chinese steamed egg recipe. You may also add mushrooms or meat if you prefer.

Firstly  after beating the egg, use a filter to move the impurities so that you can get the tender taste.

Secondly control the ratio between water and egg. The ratio recommended for water and egg liquid  is around 3:2. When pour the water in, stir the egg in one direction and then put the container aside for around 5 minutes to remove the possible bubble in. Then the container needs to be covered no matter by cover or plastic wrap.  I use tin foil paper. So no water will drop on the surface during the process of steaming.

Thirdly we need to control the fire during steaming, put the steamer in wok and bring some water to a boiling. After the water becomes boiling, turn down the fire and simmer for around 15 minutes. Drop some sesame oil and garnish some green onions before serving.

Other variations: you can add some sliced mushrooms or seafood like clam or shrimp during the steaming process for some extra flavors.  

Chinese Steamed Egg

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 2

Serve: 2

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.

Ingredients

• 3 middle size eggs
• 1 cup of water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 spring onion,chopped

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, beat the egg finely.
2. Place a filter on your container; pour the egg liquid. Let the liquid drop into the container slowly.
3. Add salt and pour water slowly and stir the liquid in one direction. Put the containers aside for around 5 minutes to remove any bubble inside and then cover them.
4. Set up the steamer,bring the water to a boiling and slow down the fire to simmer for 8-12 minutes depending on your container. For the time, please see note 1.
5. Remove from the fire and wait for 2 minutes to cool down a little bit.
6. Transfer the containers out;pour some sesame oil on each and garnish chopped spring onion on top.
7. Enjoy!

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.

This recipe and image sources are referred in website: Chinasichuanfood.com. Thanks so much!