Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Chinese Steamed Eggs
Chinese Steamed Eggs is made with eggs and warm water.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Original yield
- Serves 2
- Ingredients
- 3 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Breakfast · Dinner · Lunch
- Cuisine
- Chinese · Asian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
2. Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
3. Prepare the finishing addition
Have the final topping or garnish ready for its specified step.
Get to know the ingredients
large eggs ($0.70)
In the method: In a medium bowl, gently whisk the eggs with the eggs with the salt until small bubbles start to form on the surface, about 1 minute.
salt ($0.01)
In the method: In a medium bowl, gently whisk the eggs with the eggs with the salt until small bubbles start to form on the surface, about 1 minute.
warm water ($0.00)
In the method: Add the warm water to the egg mixture and carefully whisk until thoroughly combined.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 2. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 2 large eggs ($0.70)Ingredient note
Source: 1/4 tsp salt ($0.01)Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup warm water ($0.00)
How to make it
0 of 5 steps completeMake room for Chinese Steamed Eggs
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Enjoy the silkiest eggs you've ever had!
A little more help as you go
Prepare the whisked mixture
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the pot. Start with this step: In a medium bowl, gently whisk the eggs with the eggs with the salt until small bubbles start to form on the surface, about 1 minute.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
In a medium bowl, gently whisk the eggs with the eggs with the salt until small bubbles start to form on the surface, about 1 minute.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.
Additional recipe notes
* Suggested Toppings: scallions, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, sesame seeds
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: budgetbytes.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.