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Chinese Steamed Eggs

Chinese Steamed Eggs

By Tiffy Cooks

5 from 4 votes
Chinese Steamed Egg 蒸蛋 is the most delicate, melt-in-your-mouth 20 minute dinner dish! This nostalgic childhood dish uses only eggs and broth for that light, custardy egg base. Plus, drizzle on a simple, savory-sweet sauce all over that makes these eggs extra delicious with rice. I have all the tips and tricks for extra-smooth, extra silky eggs with a velvety texture, so it is absolutely beginner friendly! Give Chinese Steamed Eggs a try, and I promise it will also be your new household favorite!
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Taiwanese
Keyword: 10 Minute Recipe, 20 Minute Recipes, Asian Food, Asian Recipe Easy, Asian Recipes for Dinner, Chinese american food, Chinese Food, dinner Ideas, Easy, Easy Recipes, Healthy, Healthy Asian Recipes, QUICK RECIPES, Taiwanese Food, Taiwanese Recipes, VEGETARIAN, Vegetarian Recipes
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 139kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 5 Eggs
  • 2 cups Dashi Vegetable, or Chicken stock
  • Green Onion

Savory Steamed Egg Sauce

Instructions

  • Prepare the steamer by adding water at the bottom and turning the heat to medium-high heat. Once the water is simmering, the steamer is ready.
  • Whisk eggs and warm stock together. Whisk until it is thoroughly combined.
  • Strain the egg and remove any bubbles on top
    Straining beaten egg in order to remove extra bubbles on Chinese Steamed Eggs
  • Place egg in the steamer for 15 minutes. Before closing the lid, add two chopsticks on each side of the steamer; that way, air can flow in and cook the Steamed eggs evenly.
    Setting up Chinese Steamed Eggs in the steamer
  • Mix soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil together. Whisk until sugar is fully dissolved
  • Place a spoon lightly on top of the egg; if it doesn’t sink, that means the egg is cooked.
  • Drizzle the sauce all over the egg and garnish it with green onion. Pair with rice or other vegetables! ENJOY!

Video

Notes

If you don’t have a steamer, I recommend making my Korean Steamed Eggs recipe instead. One of the EASIEST ways to enjoy fluffy and tasty eggs delicious every single time is to make Korean Steamed Eggs – Gyeran Jjim. Korean Steamed Eggs is a popular side dish that takes less than 15 minutes to make and is super affordable. Fluffy, light, and filled with umami flavors!

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 10gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 205mgSodium: 843mgPotassium: 195mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 302IUCalcium: 69mgIron: 1mg
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