Secret Steamed Golden Eggs
Secret Steamed Golden Eggs
Ingredients
For the Steamed Egg Base
- 3 eggs, cracked and beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 times the volume of the beaten eggs water
For the Topping and Dressing
- 4 eggs, whole, for poaching
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grapeseed or canola
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the steamed egg base: In a bowl, beat 3 eggs until well combined. Measure the volume of the beaten eggs. Add 1.5 times that volume of water to the beaten eggs. Season with salt and white pepper to taste. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to create too many bubbles.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Strain the egg mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof dish or individual ramekins. This step helps ensure a smooth, silky texture for the steamed egg.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Prepare your steamer. Once the water is boiling, carefully place the dish with the egg mixture into the steamer. Cover the dish with a plate or cling film to prevent condensation from dripping onto the egg. Steam on medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes, or until the egg is just set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
While the egg base is steaming, prepare the poached eggs. Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer. Carefully crack each of the 4 whole eggs into separate small bowls or ramekins. Gently slide the eggs into the simmering water. Cook on high heat for 1 minute.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 4-5 minutes. This method ensures perfectly runny yolks.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Once the steamed egg base is ready, carefully remove it from the steamer. Gently lift the poached eggs from the hot water using a slotted spoon and place one on top of each serving of steamed egg.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Prepare the hot oil dressing: In a small saucepan, heat the neutral oil over medium-high heat until it just begins to smoke. In a separate small bowl, combine the light soy sauce and sesame oil.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil mixture over the poached eggs and steamed egg base. Sprinkle generously with sliced scallions. Carefully pour the hot oil over the scallions and eggs. The hot oil will sizzle and release the aroma of the scallions.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy the 'Secret Steamed Golden Eggs' with their silky base, runny yolks, and aromatic dressing.
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Secret Steamed Golden Eggs
For the Steamed Egg Base
- 3 eggs, cracked and beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 times the volume of the beaten eggs water
For the Topping and Dressing
- 4 eggs, whole, for poaching
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as grapeseed or canola
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the steamed egg base: In a bowl, beat 3 eggs until well combined. Measure the volume of the beaten eggs. Add 1.5 times that volume of water to the beaten eggs. Season with salt and white pepper to taste. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to create too many bubbles.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Strain the egg mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof dish or individual ramekins. This step helps ensure a smooth, silky texture for the steamed egg.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Prepare your steamer. Once the water is boiling, carefully place the dish with the egg mixture into the steamer. Cover the dish with a plate or cling film to prevent condensation from dripping onto the egg. Steam on medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes, or until the egg is just set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
While the egg base is steaming, prepare the poached eggs. Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer. Carefully crack each of the 4 whole eggs into separate small bowls or ramekins. Gently slide the eggs into the simmering water. Cook on high heat for 1 minute.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the eggs sit in the hot water for 4-5 minutes. This method ensures perfectly runny yolks.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Once the steamed egg base is ready, carefully remove it from the steamer. Gently lift the poached eggs from the hot water using a slotted spoon and place one on top of each serving of steamed egg.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Prepare the hot oil dressing: In a small saucepan, heat the neutral oil over medium-high heat until it just begins to smoke. In a separate small bowl, combine the light soy sauce and sesame oil.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil mixture over the poached eggs and steamed egg base. Sprinkle generously with sliced scallions. Carefully pour the hot oil over the scallions and eggs. The hot oil will sizzle and release the aroma of the scallions.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Serve immediately and enjoy the 'Secret Steamed Golden Eggs' with their silky base, runny yolks, and aromatic dressing.