Chef Choi's Green Onion Universe Steamed Egg

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the white part of the leeks into segments and julienne the green parts.
  2. 2Chop the remaining green parts of the leeks.
  3. 3Heat a wok on a stovetop.
  4. 4Add oil to the hot wok.
  5. 5Add the chopped leeks to the wok and stir-fry them.
  6. 6Add more oil to the wok while stir-frying the leeks.
  7. 7Torch the leek segments.
  8. 8Place the torched leek segments in a saucepan.
  9. 9Pour liquid over the leek segments in the saucepan.
  10. 10Cover the saucepan with foil.
  11. 11Crack eggs into a glass bowl.
  12. 12Add broth and another liquid to the eggs in the bowl.
  13. 13Strain the egg mixture into another bowl.
  14. 14Pour the strained egg mixture into a serving bowl placed in a steamer.
  15. 15Steam the egg until cooked.
  16. 16Add the braised leek segments to the steamed egg.
  17. 17Pour a green liquid sauce over the dish.
  18. 18Garnish with julienned leeks.

Ingredients

  • Leeks
  • Oil
  • Eggs
  • Broth

Equipment

Cutting boardKnifeScissorsWokSpatulaTorchTongsSaucepanFoilGlass bowlMeasuring cupStrainerSteamer basketLadleServing bowlSpoon

Tips

  • The recipe involves three broths, a braise, a fry, a sauce, and a steamed egg.
  • The steamed egg turns out very silky, almost like a green onion custard.