Dara Yu

Dara Yu is an LA-based Chinese American chef. Her career started in the MasterChef Junior kitchen at age 12 where she placed as runner-up in season one. Following her run on MasterChef Junior, she worked in restaurants, food media, and culinary education. She graduated from The Culinary Institute of America, with a high honors degree in Baking and Pastry Arts. Most recently, she was crowned the youngest champion of season 12 of MasterChef “Back to Win”. She finds inspiration from her early childhood food memories, cooking with her Chinese New Zealander grandmother, international trips to places like Italy and Japan, and her love for California’s diverse food culture.

Steamed eggs in a white ramekin garnished with green onions and a spoon lifting some eggs out of the ramekin.

Chinese Steamed Eggs

$0.71 recipe / $0.35 serving

Silky and delicate with surprisingly deep flavors, Chinese Steamed Eggs are easy to make, ready in fifteen minutes, and incredibly versatile.