Mirror-Surface Microwave Steamed Egg

Ingredients

• 4 Eggs (approximately 205g total weight without shells)
• 15 g Bonito Soy Sauce (part of the 451g total liquid)
• 30 g Mirin (part of the 451g total liquid)
• 406 g Warm Water (40°C-50°C; quantity adjusted to reach 451g total liquid including seasonings)
• Sesame Oil (for finishing)
• Green Onions (chopped, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   In a separate measuring cup, add 15g bonito soy sauce and 30g mirin. Add warm water (40°C-50°C) until the total weight reaches 451g.

5. 5

   Slowly pour the liquid mixture into the egg liquid while stirring gently to avoid creating foam.

6. 6

   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.

7. 7

   Cover the container tightly with heat-resistant plastic wrap. Poke a few small holes in the surface to allow steam to escape.

8. 8

   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.

9. 9

   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.

10. 10

    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 per serving

• steamed egg
• microwave
• easy
• breakfast
• side dish
• vegetarian
• low carb