Chinese Steamed Eggs
This easy, comforting Chinese steamed egg recipe is silky, custard-like, and ready in just 8 minutes. Topped with soy-sesame sauce and chili, it’s the kind of cozy, protein-packed dish that’s perfect with rice or when you just want something warm and satisfying.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time8 minutes mins
Total Time13 minutes mins
Course: Egg
Cuisine: Chinese Recipes
Keyword: Chinese Steamed Eggs
Servings: 2 people
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 pinch salt
Sauce
- ¼ tablespoon oil + ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- 1½ tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 pinch sugar
Garnishing
- 1 tablespoon chopped scallions
- ½ tablespoon chopped red chili
Beat the eggs gently. DO NOT create too much foam.
Add warm water slowly and a pinch of salt. Stir gently and evenly until well combined.
Strain and pour the egg mixture through a fine sieve into a shallow steamer-safe bowl.Pro Tip: For a perfect, silky, smooth texture, strain the egg mixture before steaming. This helps get rid of any foam, bubbles, and the chalazae (that stringy white part attached to the yolk). After pouring, pop or spoon out any remaining bubbles on the surface to keep it extra smooth. Bring the water in your steamer to a boil, then lower to low heat. Steam the egg mixture over low heat for 8 minutes. Remove the cover carefully, and make sure the steam droplets on the lid don’t drip onto the surface of the eggs.Pro Tip: Use low heat when steaming Chinese eggs for even cooking. Low heat also prevents bubbles, cracks, and ensures you get a smooth, silky custard texture. Avoid high heat as it causes the steamed egg to cook too quickly, with bubbles, cracks, holes on the surface, or an uneven “rubbery” texture. In a small bowl, mix the Sauce ingredients until well combined.
Add the sauce and garnishes, and serve immediately.
Serving: 2people | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 842mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 268IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg