Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups of kombu (kelp) water
- 2 teaspoons of salt
Additional Ingredients
- 5 cups of water (for making kombu water)
- 1 piece of kombu (5×5 cm)
Basic Information
Cooking Time: 25 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 4
Calories: 379 kcal per serving
Cooking Steps
Preparing Kombu Water
- Gently wipe the kombu with a damp cloth to clean it.
- Place the kombu in 5 cups of cold water and bring it to a slow boil.
- Once the water begins to boil, remove the kombu and set the water aside.
Preparing the Eggs
- Crack 4 eggs into a mixing bowl and add 2 teaspoons of salt.
- Let the eggs and salt sit for about 7–8 minutes, allowing the salt to dissolve.
- Carefully remove the chalaza (white stringy part) from each egg with a spoon to ensure a smoother texture.
- Strain the eggs through a sieve for a creamy, uniform consistency.
Making the Egg Mixture
- Pour 2 cups of the prepared kombu water into the strained egg mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Transfer the egg mixture into a steaming bowl.
- Cover the bowl with a clean cloth or plastic wrap to prevent condensation from dripping into the eggs.
Steaming Process
- Add water to a steamer until it reaches halfway up the sides of the steaming bowl.
- Once the water starts boiling, place the covered bowl in the steamer.
- Steam over medium heat for approximately 20 minutes until the eggs are fully set.
- Carefully check for doneness, and when ready, serve your perfectly silky steamed eggs hot!