Silky Steamed Egg with Minced Pork
Experience the comforting fusion of flavors in this Steamed Egg Minced Pork recipe, blending the silkiness of steamed eggs, heartiness of minced pork, and delicate tofu texture. With simple steps, recreate this beloved dish at home and impress your guests!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 100 g tofu
- 3 eggs
- 2 g salt
- Warm water (1.5 times the volume of eggs)
- 100 g minced pork
- 2 tbsp cooking oil (for stir fry the pork)
- 10 g green onion (5g used for stir-frying the pork and the remaining 5g reserved for garnishing the dish)
- 5 g ginger
- 5 g garlic
- 2 g salt
- 2 g chicken bouillon powder (optional)
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 10 g carrot
- Cornstarch slurry (2 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp water)
Instructions
- 1
Begin by cutting the tofu into small pieces and setting aside.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs with 2g of salt. Gradually add warm water, stirring to remove any bubbles. Ensure that the water temperature is between 104°F and 122°F for optimal results.
- 3
Place the tofu pieces in a heatproof dish or bowl, then pour the egg mixture over the tofu, covering it completely.
- 4
Once the water in your steamer is boiling, carefully place the dish with the tofu and egg mixture into the steamer. Cover the dish with a lid to prevent water from dripping in. Alternatively, you can cover it with plastic wrap, making sure to poke a few holes in the wrap using a toothpick. Steam for approximately 15 minutes, or until the eggs are set.
- 5
While the eggs are steaming, prepare the minced pork mixture. In a separate pan, sauté the minced pork until it changes color. Then, add the chopped green onion, ginger, garlic, salt, chicken bouillon powder, light soy sauce, and diced carrot. Cook until fragrant.
- 6
In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the pan with the pork mixture, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.
- 7
Once the eggs are fully cooked, carefully remove the dish from the steamer. Pour the cooked minced pork mixture over the steamed tofu and eggs.
- 8
Garnish with additional chopped green onions for a pop of color and freshness.