Soy Sauce Steamed Whole Eggs
A simpleand comforting dish of whole eggs gently steamed in a savoury soy sauce mixture until just set. Finished with fragrant sesame oil, spring onions, and crispy shallots, it’s perfect served over rice.
Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1-2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Finely chopped spring onion for garnish
- Fried shallots for garnish
- Chilli oil for drizzling optional
Instructions
- In a shallow heatproof dish, mix together the soy sauce, water, and sesame oil.
- Carefully add the eggs into the dish, keeping the yolks intact (do not beat).
- Bring water in a steamer to a boil. Place the dish in the steamer, then reduce to medium-low heat and steam for 6–8 minutes:
- Remove from the steamer. Garnish with spring onion and fried shallots, and drizzle with chilli oil if desired.
6 minutes for soft, runny yolks, 8 minutes for fully set yolks
If steaming for 6 minutes, turn off the heat and let the eggs sit covered for an additional 2–3 minutes.
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