Steamed Egg Custard
Silky Chinese steamed egg custard with scallions and a drizzle of soy-sesame oil, gently cooked for a soft, delicate texture.

Total
17 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 1/2 cups Warm water
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 2 tbsp Scallions
- 1/8 tsp White pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Beat the eggs gently with the salt and white pepper until just combined, avoiding excess foam.
- 2
Whisk in the warm water, then strain the mixture through a fine sieve into two small heatproof bowls, skimming off any bubbles.
- 3
Cover each bowl tightly with foil or a plate and place in a steamer over simmering water.
- 4
Steam over medium-low heat for 12 minutes until the custard is just set with a slight wobble in the center.
- 5
Remove carefully, drizzle each custard with soy sauce and sesame oil, and top with sliced scallions. Serve warm.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
165
8% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 11 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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