Mirror-Surface Microwave Steamed Egg
Translated from Chinese, the language of the video.
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A foolproof method for achieving a perfectly smooth, mirror-like finish on steamed eggs using a microwave. The secret lies in a precise 1:2.2 egg-to-liquid ratio and controlled, gradual heating.
- Time
- 27 minutes
- Equipment
- Microwave
- Good for
- Breakfast or snacks
- Cuisine
- East Asian
- Contains
- Gluten, sesame, eggs, soy, fish, and alcohol
- Diet
- Pescatarian
Diet and allergen details are read from the ingredient names and are not certified.
Ingredients
- 205 g
- 5 g
- 5 g
Weights are estimates. Together, the ingredients weigh about 655 g before cooking, which is about 330 g per serving.
Steps
Crack 4 eggs into a bowl and weigh them. For this recipe, the egg liquid weighs 205g. This weight is critical for calculating the water ratio.
Gently whisk the eggs using a vertical stirring motion to fully combine the whites and yolks until no distinction remains. Avoid lifting the whisk to prevent incorporating air bubbles.
Calculate the total liquid needed using a 1:2.2 ratio (Egg weight x 2.2). For 205g of eggs, you need 451g of total liquid.
In a separate measuring cup, add 15g bonito soy sauce and 30g mirin. Add warm water (40°C (104 °F)-50°C) until the total weight reaches 451g.
Slowly pour the liquid mixture into the egg liquid while stirring gently to avoid creating foam.
Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into your cooking container to remove the chalaza and any large air bubbles, ensuring a smooth texture.
Cover the container tightly with heat-resistant plastic wrap. Poke a few small holes in the surface to allow steam to escape.
Place in the microwave. Cook using a low-to-medium power setting for approximately 12 minutes. If your microwave is not an inverter type, divide the time into several short bursts (e.g., 3-5 intervals) to ensure even heating.
Remove the container from the microwave. If the center still looks slightly liquid, do not cook further. Keep the plastic wrap on and let it sit for 5 minutes; the residual heat will finish setting the center.
Remove the plastic wrap, drizzle with sesame oil, and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
The ideal egg-to-water ratio is between 1:2 (firmer) and 1:2.5 (tenderer). 1:2.2 is recommended for stability. To ensure even cooking, you can pre-warm your ceramic container by filling it with hot water and draining it before adding the egg mixture.
Nutrition
These are estimates per serving, worked out from the ingredients.
- Calories
- 207
- Protein
- 13 g
- Carbs
- 8 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
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