Best 5 Steamed Eggs Recipes
**Steamed Eggs: A Delectable and Versatile Dish with Numerous Variations**
Steamed eggs are a culinary delight that transcends cultural boundaries, enjoyed in various forms around the world. Whether you prefer the classic Chinese steamed eggs, the savory Japanese chawanmushi, or the hearty Korean gyeranjjim, this versatile dish offers a symphony of flavors and textures to tantalize your taste buds. From simple to elaborate, each recipe in this article presents a unique take on steamed eggs, ensuring that there's something for every palate and occasion. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will elevate your appreciation for this timeless dish.
HARD-STEAMED EGGS
Look no further for a method to make hard-cooked eggs. Fresh or old, they are easy to peel. This works for 1 to 12 eggs.
Provided by bd.weld
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a pot and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to just below a boil. Add eggs to steamer insert and steam for 15 minutes.
- Immediately transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water until cool enough to handle. Make a small crack on the large end of each egg and place eggs back into the ice water for about 20 minutes. Peel.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
CHINESE STEAMED EGGS
These custardy, absurdly supple steamed eggs might seem intimidating, but they are most definitely not. We added a couple of extra steps to make them absolutely foolproof: First, covering the eggs with foil guarantees that you won't get large pools of water in your ramekins; secondly, and allowing the eggs to gently finish cooking in the steamer after the initial cooking time ensures perfectly just-set eggs every time.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Fill a large pot (it should have a tight-fitting lid) with 1 inch of water and set aside.
- Crack the eggs into a medium bowl and whisk until smooth. Add the chicken broth, 3/4 cup water and salt and whisk until completely blended and smooth. Strain the egg mixture through a fine-mesh sieve set over a 2- or 4-cup liquid measuring cup with a spout.
- Pour the eggs into four 6-ounce heat-proof ramekins. Use a spoon to remove any bubbles that float to the top of the egg mixture, but don't worry if you can't get each one. Cover the top of each ramekin tightly with aluminum foil.
- Set the pot over high heat and bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a very strong simmer (around medium heat). Place a steamer-basket insert in the pot, add the ramekins to the insert and cover the pot with the lid.
- Cook for exactly 10 minutes, then turn off the heat and allow the eggs to cook in the residual heat for 15 minutes more.
- Use tongs to carefully remove the ramekins from the steamer basket. Remove the foil, drizzle with sesame oil and soy sauce and top with the sliced scallion.
STEAMED EGGS (KAI MEUNG)
I found this interesting idea in the book Thai Food by David Thompson. The author suggests steaming for 10 minutes for a slightly soft yolk, but as I desired a firmer yolk steamed for 12 minutes and let them cool at room temperature for a while. David is right that they are more tender than a boiled egg, not a huge difference but these are just that subtly bit better than a boiled egg. Well worth a try for anything where you would otherwise use a boiled egg.
Provided by Peter J
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 17m
Yield 1-2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Prepare a steamer over relatively high heat so you are getting plenty of steam.
- If eggs have been refrigerated leave them out a while until they reach room temperature.
- Steam eggs for 12 minutes.
- Allow to cool. I left at room temperature for 15 minutes or so and run under a little cold water just before cracking / peeling.
STEAMED EGGS (RICE COOKER)
This is not a time saver, just an alternate way to make soft or hard cooked eggs, that are cooked perfectly and peel easily. I know people who use an oven, pressure cooker, and stove top to make 'boiled' eggs. All those methods work, and steaming is just another method, nothing more.
Provided by Lee Thayer
Categories Eggs
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 1. Add about 1 to 1 1/2 inches of water to your rice cooker insert and add the steamer tray and cover, if using a pot with a steamer basket, add the basket then add water to where it just touches the bottom of the steamer basket then cover. Turn the rice cooker to Cook setting and for a pot, turn to medium to high heat. Get the water boiling and making steam.
- 2. Remove the steamer tray and cover the pot, add the eggs to the steamer tray, place tray on the cooker, for a pot, remove from heat, add the eggs then put back on heat. For a pot, adjust the heat needed to maintain a gentle boil.
- 3. Set your timer for 6 minutes for soft cooked and 10 minutes for hard cooked with a slightly soft yolk center, or 12-15 minutes for fully cooked through yolks. (I used 15 minutes and the eggs were perfect). If you are using two layers of eggs, increase the time by 1 to 2 minutes. (My little rice cooker doing its thing.)
- 4. Place a large bowl in the sink and fill will ice, then fill with water, when the time is up on the eggs, transfer the eggs with a slotted spoon into the ice water, as the ice melts, turn on the tap to keep the water running into the bowl for 5 to 10 minutes to cool the eggs.
- 5. When the eggs are cooled, take each egg and crack all over and return to the water. Once all eggs are cracked, start peeling them under running water, rinse off any shell fragments, place in another bowl, cover, and refrigerate until used.
- 6. I hard cooked 10, previous photo shows 9, here is number 10. I took the ugly egg, the white was broke, and sliced in half, and as you can see, absolutely no green from over cooking. The whites were perfect in taste, not rubbery at all. Yolk was perfect.
THAI STEAMED EGGS
Simple steamed eggs with fresh coriander and tomatoes. Steaming the eggs gives them a light, airy texture that is almost custard like. I used garden fresh tomatoes, which released their juices into the eggs, so canned would probably work better. This would also be good with ham or bacon and cheese instead of the tomatoes, although it wouldn't be a Thai recipe anymore :) The original recipe called for 2 cups of broth, but I reduced it to 1 cup since it didn't set fully with 2 cups. from ezythiacooking.com for ZWT9
Provided by Random Rachel
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- You will need a steamer that your bowls will fit inside. Bring water to a boil in the bottom your steamer.
- Lightly grease your heat proof bowls. Beat eggs thoroughly. Add the broth, tomatoes, pepper and soy sauce and stir to combine.
- Place the bowl onto the rack in your pot and cover. Steam for 15 minutes until the eggs are firm.
- Sprinkle the eggs with the minced onion and coriander, and serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.2, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 186.1, Sodium 476.6, Carbohydrate 2.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.1, Protein 7.2
Tips:
- Use fresh eggs for the best flavor and texture.
- Beat the eggs well before steaming to ensure a smooth custard-like texture.
- Season the eggs with salt and pepper to taste, or add other seasonings such as soy sauce, scallions, or ginger.
- Use a steamer basket or insert that fits snugly inside your pot to prevent the eggs from wobbling or tipping over.
- Cover the pot during steaming to help the eggs cook evenly and prevent them from drying out.
- Steam the eggs for the recommended amount of time, depending on whether you prefer them soft, medium, or hard-boiled.
- Immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process and prevent them from overcooking.
- Serve the steamed eggs immediately or chill them for later use.
Conclusion:
Steamed eggs are a simple but delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are a good source of protein and nutrients, and they can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer them soft, medium, or hard-boiled, steamed eggs are a healthy and satisfying way to start your day or end your meal.
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