蒸水蛋 | CHINESE STEAMED EGG (蒸水蛋) | Chinese Steamed Eggs - HOW TO MAKE IT SMOOTH & SILKY 蒸水蛋

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🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians, while chicken is a more economical protein.

Crack eggs into a bowl and beat gently until well combined.

Add water to the eggs in a 1:1 ratio and mix until smooth.

Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper to the egg mixture.

Strain the egg mixture through a fine sieve into a heatproof dish for a silky texture.

Prepare shrimp by peeling and deveining, then chop into small pieces.

Fold the chopped shrimp into the egg mixture gently.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil to prevent water from dripping in during steaming.

Set up a steamer or a pot with a steaming rack and bring water to a boil.

Place the covered dish in the steamer and steam over medium heat for about 15-20 minutes, until the eggs are set.

Check doneness by gently shaking the dish; the eggs should wobble slightly but not be liquid.

Remove the dish from the steamer and let it cool for a few minutes.

Drizzle with a little cooking oil and garnish with chopped green onions, ginger, and cilantro.

Serve warm, optionally with sliced red chili and a sprinkle of black pepper.

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