How To Make Steamed Eggs In Microwave
Change how you make your eggs with this 10-minute steamed egg recipe using the microwave method. Regular steaming may take a while, so why not cook the eggs faster with a microwave? It is a quick and easy way to make steamed eggs for breakfast, a light meal, or an appetizer.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 beaten eggs
- salt
- Warm water (between 104°F and 122°F, following the egg-to-water ratio of 1:1.5)
- A drizzle of light soy sauce and sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt until the yolk and white are well combined. This can be done with chopsticks or a whisk.
- 2
Pour warm water into the egg mixture. The water should be between 104°F and 122°F, following the egg-to-water ratio of 1:1.5.
- 3
Whisk again and skim off any bubbles or clumps by straining it with a strainer. It should leave you with a smooth egg mixture without bubbles or clumps.
- 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Poke small holes in the plastic wrap using a toothpick.
- 5
Cook in the microwave for 5 minutes.
- 6
Take out the steamed egg and make a crisscross pattern by slicing it with a knife. Creating a crisscross pattern lets the eggs absorb the toppings better.
- 7
Drizzle light soy sauce and sesame oil. Garnish with chopped green onions if you like.