Learn how to make the silkiest, smoothest steamed egg custard in just 20 minutes! Healthy, no additives, and loved by kids, this recipe is a breakfast or snack winner.
Course Breakfast, Pudding
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 3
Calories 137kcal
Ingredients
6medium eggs
A pinch of salt
300–450 mlboiling water
3tablespoonslight soy sauce
A few drops of sesame oil
A small amount of chopped green onions
Instructions
Prepare steamer and pots: Fill a steamer with water and bring it to a boil. Wash your small ceramic pots and set aside.
Beat the eggs: Crack 2 eggs into each pot (3 pots total) and add a pinch of salt.
Add boiling water and mix: Slowly pour in the boiling water (egg-to-water ratio 1:2–1:2.4). Quickly stir the mixture so the eggs and water fully combine.
Skim off foam: Use a spoon to gently remove any foam on the surface. This is key to achieving a custard without holes.
Steam: Cover each pot with a lid to lock in moisture and nutrients. Place the pots in the steamer and steam on high for 10–12 minutes.
Season and serve: Once steamed, remove the pots carefully. Drizzle each with 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, add a few drops of sesame oil, and sprinkle with chopped green onions. Serve immediately.