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