Description
A delicate and flavorful steamed egg dish enhanced with chicken broth and garnished with scallions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ⅓ cups chicken broth
- A pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced (green part only)
- Sesame oil (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the steamer pan: Add about 1 inch of water to the bottom of the steamer pan, insert the steamer basket insert, and cover. Bring to a steady simmer over medium-low to medium heat.
- Measure egg and broth volumes: Crack the eggs into a glass measuring cup and note their volume. Then, measure out exactly twice that volume in chicken broth. Since 3 eggs usually fill up 2/3 of a cup, you will need 1 ⅓ cups of broth (2x of 2/3 cup).
- Warm up the broth and combine: Microwave the broth until warm to approximately 115°F. This helps to temper the eggs for even cooking. Beat the eggs until well and evenly combined, then whisk in the warm broth. Season with a pinch of salt.
- Strain the egg mixture: Using a fine-mesh strainer, strain the egg mixture into a medium shallow 8-inch ceramic bowl. Gently remove any bubbles on the surface by dabbing it with paper towel.
- Assemble in the steamer: Place the bowl with the eggs in the steamer basket. Then, carefully cover the bowl itself with a heat-proof ceramic plate. This prevents any water droplets from falling onto the surface.
- Cover and steam: Cover with the lid tightly and steam over medium-low to medium heat for 12 minutes. Tip: Make sure the water is on a constant and steady low boil for even heat distribution.
- Let it rest: After the 12-minute mark, turn off the heat (do not open the lid), and let it rest inside for 2-3 minutes. Then, uncover. The edges should be mostly set, but the center should be still a little jiggly, silky, and smooth. If it looks watery or not set yet, continue steaming.
- Topping and serving: In a bowl, mix 2 teaspoons of chicken broth with 1 teaspoon light soy sauce, and a touch of sesame oil. Top the steamed eggs with it, then garnish with sliced scallions. Enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use fresh eggs and ensure even steaming by maintaining a consistent water temperature.
- Optionally, you can add other toppings such as fried garlic or cilantro for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 220mg