Perfectly Silky Steamed Eggs: A Simple Recipe for a Healthy Comfort Food

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

  1. Gently wipe the kombu with a damp cloth to clean it.
  2. Place the kombu in 5 cups of cold water and bring it to a slow boil.
  3. Once the water begins to boil, remove the kombu and set the water aside.

Preparing the Eggs

  1. Crack 4 eggs into a mixing bowl and add 2 teaspoons of salt.
  2. Let the eggs and salt sit for about 7–8 minutes, allowing the salt to dissolve.
  3. Carefully remove the chalaza (white stringy part) from each egg with a spoon to ensure a smoother texture.
  4. Strain the eggs through a sieve for a creamy, uniform consistency.

Making the Egg Mixture

  1. Pour 2 cups of the prepared kombu water into the strained egg mixture and stir gently to combine.
  2. Transfer the egg mixture into a steaming bowl.
  3. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth or plastic wrap to prevent condensation from dripping into the eggs.

Steaming Process

  1. Add water to a steamer until it reaches halfway up the sides of the steaming bowl.
  2. Once the water starts boiling, place the covered bowl in the steamer.
  3. Steam over medium heat for approximately 20 minutes until the eggs are fully set.
  4. Carefully check for doneness, and when ready, serve your perfectly silky steamed eggs hot!

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