Silky Steamed Egg Pudding

Ingredients

• 4 eggs (large)
• 0.75 cup milk (equal volume to the eggs; use water or bone broth for savory version)
• ground cinnamon (a pinch)
• ground nutmeg (a pinch)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup (for topping)

Steps

1. 1

   Crack 3-4 eggs into a large measuring cup and whisk them thoroughly to combine.

2. 2

   Note the volume of the whisked eggs in the measuring cup, then add an equal amount of liquid. For this sweet version, add milk; for a savory version, use water or bone broth.

3. 3

   Add a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg to the mixture.

4. 4

   Whisk the egg and liquid mixture together very well until it is completely smooth and uniform.

5. 5

   Pour the mixture into a shallow heat-proof bowl.

6. 6

   Prepare a steamer pot with water and bring to a simmer. Place the bowl inside and cover the pot with a lid.

7. 7

   Steam the pudding until it is solid but still has a slight jiggle in the center. For a large batch of 4 eggs, this typically takes 15-17 minutes.

8. 8

   Carefully remove the bowl from the steamer and top with a drizzle of maple syrup before serving.

Notes

The key to the texture is the 1:1 ratio of egg to liquid. Ensure the heat is not too high during steaming to prevent the eggs from curdling or becoming porous. For an even smoother texture, you can strain the whisked mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before steaming.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• snack
• dessert
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• steamed
• high-protein
• custard