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Steamed Egg Custard
A silky smooth savoury Chinese egg custard, gently steamed until set, light, comforting and simple to prepare.
Total time
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Chinese
gluten-free
Ingredients
4eggs
400mlwarm chicken stock
1 tbspsoy sauce
1 tspsesame oil
2spring onions, finely sliced
white pepperto taste
Instructions
1
Beat eggs gently — avoid creating bubbles. Strain through a sieve.
2
Mix in warm (not hot) stock, soy sauce and pepper.
3
Pour into a heatproof bowl. Cover with cling film or a plate.
4
Steam on low-medium heat 10–12 minutes until just set with a slight wobble.
5
Drizzle sesame oil and scatter spring onions to serve.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
90
Protein
7.3g
Fat
6g
Carbs
1.5g
Fiber
0.2g
Sodium
655mg
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