# Chinese Steamed Egg White

This is a silky, delicious steamed egg recipe that is high-protein, nutritious, and low-calorie, using egg whites and cooked in a microwave.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup liquid egg whites
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp green onions, diced
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp chili oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 0.25 tsp salt

## Instructions

1. Dice your green onions into small pieces.
2. Pour egg whites, water, and salt into a small bowl.
3. Mix and remove any bubbles/foam from the liquid mixture.
4. Cover the top of the small bowl with plastic wrap and poke a bunch of holes through it using a toothpick.
5. Place the small bowl into a larger bowl/tray, and fill the larger bowl/tray with boiling water until it reaches almost to the top of the smaller bowl.
6. Carefully place the tray/large bowl into the microwave at 50% power for 6-8 minutes until the eggs steam and are solid, but jiggle.
7. Once cooked, remove the small bowl from the water-filled tray, and remove the plastic wrap.
8. Pour soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, and add diced green onions on top.
9. Slice your steamed egg with a knife to create a grid pattern and enjoy!

## Equipment

- small bowl
- plastic wrap
- toothpick
- larger bowl/tray
- microwave
- knife

## Tips

- Use egg whites to bump up the protein content.
- Use a microwave instead of a steamer for convenience.
- Poke holes in the plastic wrap covering the bowl.
- If the eggs are sticky or very wet after microwaving, steam them for a bit longer.
- Slice the steamed egg with a knife to create a grid pattern before serving.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@joexfitness/video/7484937397923466542
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/03427536-312c-420a-8a97-6fd1028e3eee
- Extracted: 2026-01-10

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