Chinese Steamed Eggs
These Chinese steamed eggs are soft, silky and jiggly eggs cooked to perfection and drizzled with a delicious sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- warm water double the volume of eggs
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon chives chopped
Instructions
- Beat the eggs with warm water with a whisk until you get a frothy mixture.
- Strain this using a strainer and remove the foam on the top.
- Transfer into ramekins or oven safe bowls and cover it with aluminum foil.
- Steam for 10-12 minutes on gentle heat.
- Top with the olive oil, chives and soy sauce.
Notes
- Make sure you follow the 1:2 ratio for the egg and water. This will help you nail the texture of the eggs.
- Use a strainer to make sure there are no lumps in the egg mixture.
- Top the eggs with your favorite condiments, seasonings and sauces to enjoy different variations of the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 259IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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