# MICROWAVED CHINESE “STEAMED” EGG

A quick and easy microwave recipe for Chinese steamed eggs, perfect for a high-protein breakfast.

- Total time: 6 min
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- measuring cup
- whisk
- fine mesh sieve
- heat-safe dish
- spoon
- plastic wrap
- toothpick
- microwave-safe baking dish
- microwave

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@trangskitchentable/video/7382026940695203103
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/16e0c39b-cd1e-40b9-a260-14fdf506ed43
- Extracted: 2025-10-18

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