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China • Soup

Steamed Egg Custard

This recipe for steamed egg custard includes 4 steps. First, beat the eggs and stir well before adding water. Do not add too much salt, as the soy sauce for steamed fish contains salt. The egg-water mixture should have the right consistency; getting this right requires experience.

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

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    After beating the eggs and stirring well, add water. Don't add too much salt, as the soy sauce for steamed fish contains salt. The egg-water mixture should have the right consistency; getting this right takes experience.

    Step 1
  2. 02

    Step 2

    Place it in a steamer; if you're worried about it affecting the appearance, you can cover it with plastic wrap before steaming, as water droplets will fall from the steam.

    Step 2
  3. 03

    Step 3

    Steam for about 10 minutes after the steam comes up. If the bowl is thick, you can extend the steaming time 3 minutes to ensure it is thoroughly cooked.

    Step 3
  4. 04

    Step 4

    After steaming, drizzle with steamed fish soy sauce or light soy sauce, and sprinkle with a few chopped scallions before serving. It's very simple.

    Step 4

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Source: User-provided xiangha.csv