Chinese Steamed Egg

One of my favorite childhood comfort foods is Chinese steamed egg. With a soft texture like silken tofu, savory and luscious smell of sesame oil, salty umami soy sauce, and a bite of green onion, this dish is so simple yet truly delicious.

Chinese Steamed Egg
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients
For steamed egg:

• 1 egg
• 1 egg white (optional)
• 150 mL water (160 mL if adding egg white)
• 1/4 tsp salt

For topping:

• soy sauce
• sesame oil
• finely chopped green onion
  
  

Directions

1. Beat an egg and an optional egg white with salt.
2. Add in water (150mL if only one egg, 180mL if adding an egg white) and whisk until combined.
3. Optional: pass mixture through a sieve for a super smooth texture.
4. Transfer egg mixture to a heat-safe ramekin or bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and poke a few holes to allow steam to escape.
5. Place into a steamer over high heat. Once the water comes to a boil, set a timer for 15 minutes.
6. Remove from steamer and let cool for 5 minutes.
7. Top with soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions to taste.