Chinese silken eggs

The Chinese steamed eggs is a popular dish. It is simple, with only eggs, salt and water as base. Because of its soft custardy texture, it is perfect for elders or babies who do not have the ability to chew. So what's the big deal about steaming eggs? If you think steaming eggs is easy, you are most probably right. But if your quest is that silken, smooth, flawless glob that glides into your mouth and dissolves into nothingness, you might perhaps want to read on:

A collection of recipes featuring some of the most popular, delicious and comforting Chinese breakfasts. Make-ahead tips are included.

Soy sauce marinated eggs

The reward for this delightful steamed egg dish, smooth and savory, will seem much too high for the effort. Reminiscent of Chinese zheng shui dan, Japanese chawanmushi and Korean gyeran jjim, this streamlined recipe cooks entirely in the microwave. The key to that perfect, soft-set wibble-wobble texture (think silken tofu) is using your microwave at around 500 watts — or half its power on a 1,000-watt machine. This lower heat lets the eggs and broth steam together gently until they cohere…

Chinese Tea Eggs. Salty, savoury hard boiled eggs steeped in a soy tea-based broth with Chinese Five Spice. Delicious as a snack or side.

Silky and delicate with surprisingly deep flavors, Chinese Steamed Eggs are easy to make, ready in fifteen minutes, and incredibly versatile.

These eggs are delicately steamed until they have a texture similar to silken tofu or flan (but savory!). Plus, cooking in the microwave means that you can have steamed eggs in under 10 minutes! This recipe makes enough for 2 people if making a lighter lunch or alongside other dishes, but if this is the star of the show, I would recommend doubling this recipe by making one separate bowl per person. If you double it in a single dish, the cook times may vary significantly.

Chinese steamed egg is a super easy egg recipe that's lightly seasoned and goes well with any meal! It's super silky smooth and can simply be topped with a drizzle of soy sauce and some green onions. Pair this steamed egg with some Korean purple rice, bok choy with oyster sauce, and teriyaki chicken to complete your meal!

This is an ultra easy and healthy Chinese Steamed Egg recipe for the silkiest eggs ever! Lightly seasoned custard is steamed to golden perfection.