MICROWAVED CHINESE “STEAMED” EGG

6 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Whisk together eggs, salt and water/broth until combined.
  2. 2Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any clumps.
  3. 3Pour the egg mixture into a heat-safe dish.
  4. 4Use a spoon to remove any air bubbles.
  5. 5Cover with plastic wrap and prick holes in it using a toothpick.
  6. 6Place the egg-filled bowl inside a large microwave-safe baking dish.
  7. 7Add tap water to the baking dish until the water surpasses where the egg is inside the bowl, being careful not to overflow it.
  8. 8Microwave at 50% power level for 6 minutes.
  9. 9Once the eggs are mostly set in the center, carefully remove it from the water bath.
  10. 10Top with sesame oil, soy sauce or coconut aminos, chili oil and scallions.

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 0.5 cup water or broth
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • scallions
  • soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • chili oil
  • sesame oil

Equipment

measuring cupwhiskfine mesh sieveheat-safe dishspoonplastic wraptoothpickmicrowave-safe baking dishmicrowave

Tips

  • Time may vary with microwaves.
  • To get the same protein intake as steamed eggs, double the serving and make them in two bowls separately.