「Steamed Egg Custard」

Ingredients and amounts

• 1 egg
• 1g salt
• 5ml cooking oil
• 6ml light soy sauce (optional seasoning)

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Beat 1 egg in a bowl.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Add 60°C purified water at 1.0-1.5 times the volume of the egg and stir well.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Less water makes it firmer, more water makes it more tender.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Note: Too little water makes it overly firm, too much makes it too thin.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Add 1g salt.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Salt enhances flavor and helps coagulation.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Add 5ml cooking oil.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Strain the egg mixture to remove foam (optional, but prevents bubbles for a better appearance).

9. 9

   Step 9

   Ensure the steamer's water reservoir is full (refill if unsure).

10. 10

    Step 10

    Place the bowl of well-stirred egg mixture into the steamer.

11. 11

    Step 11

    Steam at 100°C for 10 minutes.

12. 12

    Step 12

    Open the steamer slowly to avoid steam burst.

13. 13

    Step 13

    Remove from steamer (add light soy sauce to taste).

14. 14

    Step 14

    Enjoy.