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Chinese Silky Steamed Egg

Chinese Steamed Egg

Chinese steamed egg is silky and smooth, a completely different take from your regular breakfast eggs. It is steamed for about 15 minutes and drizzled with a combination of olive oil and light soy sauce. Have this as an appetizer or main meal and pair it with rice or noodles.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 2
Calories 127 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon of salt approximately 3g
  • 1 teaspoon of white vinegar
  • Warm water between 104°F and 122°F
  • Oil to taste
  • Light soy sauce to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, beat the eggs until the yolk and white are mixed. You can use chopsticks or a whisk to do this.
  • In a separate bowl, mix salt, white vinegar, and warm water. The water should be between 104°F and 122°F, following the egg-to-water ratio of 1:1.5. This ratio is expressed in terms of volume.
  • Pour the salted warm water into the beaten eggs and mix well.
  • Skim off any bubbles using a strainer. The egg mixture should be smooth without bubbles. If you're aiming for perfection, you can sieve the egg mixture for an even smoother texture. However, I'm a bit lazy and don't do it often.
  • Prepare the steamer with water and bring to a boil.
  • Once the water boils, turn off the heat to avoid potential injuries from the steam and place the egg mixture in the steamer basket. Cover it with a plate.
  • Cover the steamer with a lid, turn on the heat again, and steam for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • After steaming, turn off the heat and let it sit in steam for an extra 2 minutes. Do not open the lid or the heat will escape.
  • Take out the steamed egg and slice it into squares, like a crisscross pattern. In this way, the toppings you add will sip into the egg and spread out evenly.
  • Finish by drizzling olive oil or sesame oil and adding light soy sauce for a delightful mild taste. Give it a good shake to spread the toppings on all corners of the steamed egg.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 11gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 327mgSodium: 1288mgPotassium: 122mgSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 475IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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