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China • Soup

Smooth Steamed Egg Custard

How to make smooth and tender steamed eggs, with 10 steps (illustrated). First, beat one egg.

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Smooth Steamed Egg Custard
Step photograph from the user-provided xiangha.csv; the original author was not supplied.

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Beat an egg

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    Leave two-thirds of the eggshell intact.

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    Pour boiling water from two eggshells into the egg mixture in 4 batches, mixing well after each addition.

    Step 3
  4. 04

    Step 4

    Mix well

    Step 4
  5. 05

    Step 5

    Filter it once (you can skip filtering if you don't care about whether it looks good or not).

    Step 5
  6. 06

    Step 6

    Cover with plastic wrap, poke a few holes, and add cold water. Steam over high heat until boiling, then reduce to low heat and steam for 10 minutes. Let it sit 3 minutes before serving. (If you don't have plastic wrap, you can cover it with a plate.)

    Step 6
  7. 07

    Step 7

    Mix a little baby soy sauce with an appropriate amount of warm water.

    Step 7
  8. 08

    Step 8

    Score the steamed egg custard with a decorative cut and drizzle with baby soy sauce.

    Step 8
  9. 09

    Step 9

    Adding a few drops of avocado oil will make it even more fragrant and nutritious.

    Step 9
  10. 10

    Step 10

    Smooth Steamed Egg Custard

    Step 10

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Source: User-provided xiangha.csv