How To Make Steamed Eggs In Microwave
Change how you make your eggs with this 10-minute steamed egg recipe using the microwave method. Regular steaming may take a while, so why not cook the eggs faster with a microwave? It is a quick and easy way to make steamed eggs for breakfast, a light meal, or an appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 beaten eggs
- salt
- Warm water between 104°F and 122°F, following the egg-to-water ratio of 1:1.5
- A drizzle of light soy sauce and sesame oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt until the yolk and white are well combined. This can be done with chopsticks or a whisk.
- Pour warm water into the egg mixture. The water should be between 104°F and 122°F, following the egg-to-water ratio of 1:1.5.
- Whisk again and skim off any bubbles or clumps by straining it with a strainer. It should leave you with a smooth egg mixture without bubbles or clumps.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Poke small holes in the plastic wrap using a toothpick.
- Cook in the microwave for 5 minutes.
- Take out the steamed egg and make a crisscross pattern by slicing it with a knife. Creating a crisscross pattern lets the eggs absorb the toppings better.
- Drizzle light soy sauce and sesame oil. Garnish with chopped green onions if you like.
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 62mgPotassium: 61mgSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 238IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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