Tired of eating the same old scrambled eggs each morning? Try out these single-serve steamed eggs— Asian style!

They’re silky-smooth and melt-in-your-mouth delish— it’s a unique and easy way to start the day. You only need an egg, broth, soy sauce, and garlic… and you’re all set. You can make multiple bowls at a time depending on the size of your pot or metal insert.

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Steamed Eggs

Tired of eating the same old scrambled eggs each morning? Try out these single-serve steamed eggs— Asian style!
Yield: 1 serving
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 ½ teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ garlic clove, minced
  • Garlic powder or Hondashi, optional
  • Optional garnish: chopped scallion, cilantro, and/or Sriracha

Instructions
 

  • Place a large pot or wok on the stove and insert a metal rack inside. Fill the pot with water until just below the metal rack.
  • Turn the heat on high, cover, and bring water to a boil.
  • While waiting for the water to boil, crack an egg into a small microwave-safe bowl and beat for about 30 seconds. Add broth, soy sauce, and minced garlic into beaten egg. Mix until well combined. Add extra minced garlic or garlic powder, or Hondashi, if desired.
  • Once water is boiled, lower heat to medium. Stir the egg mixture to prevent separation of ingredients and place bowl on the rack.
  • Before covering with lid, place 2 skewers or wooden chopsticks on either side of pot rim to prevent the lid from completely closing (this is necessary for venting and for creating a smooth egg texture.) Place the lid over the skewers or chopsticks and let it sit undisturbed for 15 mins.
  • To check for doneness, gently probe the surface using a spoon. If excessive amounts of chicken broth rise up, leave the egg in the pot for another 3-5 mins. There should be a jello-like bounce to the egg when probing, which indicates it’s ready.
  • Carefully remove from pot and enjoy!
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 90Carbohydrates: 2gProtein: 8gTotal Fat: 5g— Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g— Saturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 390mgFiber: 0gTotal Sugar: 0g— Natural Sugar: 0g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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