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Steamed eggs in a white ramekin garnished with green onions and a spoon lifting some eggs out of the ramekin.
5 from 2 votes

Chinese Steamed Eggs

Silky and delicate with surprisingly deep flavors, Chinese Steamed Eggs are easy to make, ready in fifteen minutes, and incredibly versatile.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Chinese
Total Cost: ($0.71 recipe / $0.36 per serving)
Servings: 2
Author: Dara Yu

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs $0.70
  • 1/4 tsp salt $0.01
  • 1 cup warm water $0.00

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, gently whisk the eggs with the eggs with the salt until small bubbles start to form on the surface, about 1 minute.
  • Add the warm water to the egg mixture and carefully whisk until thoroughly combined.
  • Carefully pour the egg mixture through a fine-mesh sieve and into 2 small ramekins or bowls. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and gently pierce with a knife to create a steam vent.
  • Place a steamer rack in a pot and fill the pot with water until it reaches just below the rack. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Then gently place the ramekins on the rack and lower the heat to medium-low. Cover and steam for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the ramekins from the steamer and garnish with desired toppings.* Serve immediately. Enjoy the silkiest eggs you've ever had!

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Notes

*Suggested Toppings: scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, sesame seeds

Nutrition

Serving: 1egg | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 368mg