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title: "Microwave Steamed Egg (微波炉蒸蛋)"
description: "A silky, smooth steamed egg made quickly in the microwave, with a delicate, pudding-like texture. A classic quick & easy home dish, it is rich in high protein, easy to digest, and perfect for breakfast or a light meal. Very simple to make—beginners can master it easily—and takes about 10 minutes from start to finish."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/breakfast_wei-bo-lu-zheng-dan.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/breakfast_wei-bo-lu-zheng-dan/"
---

# Microwave Steamed Egg

**微波炉蒸蛋 · wēi bō lú zhēng dàn**

> Time: 10 min · Difficulty: Very Easy · Calories: 151 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Breakfast](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/breakfast/) (早餐)

A silky, smooth steamed egg made quickly in the microwave, with a delicate, pudding-like texture. A classic quick & easy home dish, it is rich in high protein, easy to digest, and perfect for breakfast or a light meal. Very simple to make—beginners can master it easily—and takes about 10 minutes from start to finish.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/breakfast_wei-bo-lu-zheng-dan.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 2 pieces (about 100 g Beaten eggs) Eggs (鸡蛋) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose fresh eggs for a more tender, delicate taste.
- 100-120 ml Warm water or stock (温水或高汤) — per serving
  - Tip: Use warm water at 40–50℃; avoid cold water or boiling water.
- 1 g Salt (食盐) — per serving
  - Tip: Regular salt works fine.
- a few drops Sesame oil (香油) — per serving
  - Tip: Pure stone-ground sesame oil has a richer aroma.

### Optional

- 2 ml Light soy sauce (生抽)
  - Tip: Use a light-colored light soy sauce so it doesn't affect the final color.

## Tools

Heatproof bowl, Plastic wrap or microwave-safe lid, Sieve, Toothpick, Microwave

## Method (6 steps)

1. **Beat and Mix** — Beat the eggs, then add warm water or stock, salt, and light soy sauce. Stir gently to combine, avoiding bubbles as much as possible.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Stir gently to prevent too much air from being incorporated.
   ![Step 1: Beat and Mix](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/breakfast_wei-bo-lu-zheng-dan/step_1.jpg)
2. **Strain the Egg Mixture** — Pour the egg mixture through a sieve into a heatproof bowl. If there are bubbles on the surface, gently pop them with a toothpick.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Straining is key to achieving a smooth, fine texture.
   - Tip: Popping bubbles ensures a smooth surface.
   ![Step 2: Strain the Egg Mixture](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/breakfast_wei-bo-lu-zheng-dan/step_2.jpg)
3. **Seal and Prepare** — Cover with plastic wrap and poke 8–10 small holes, or use a microwave-safe lid (leaving a gap).
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: Poking holes prevents excessive internal pressure from causing the surface to burst.
   ![Step 3: Seal and Prepare](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/breakfast_wei-bo-lu-zheng-dan/step_3.jpg)
4. **Microwave** — Place in the microwave and heat: at 700W, heat for 1 minute 30 seconds, then add 20–30 seconds as needed; or adjust time according to 600W/800W power.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: For your first attempt, heat in short increments.
   - Tip: Heat until the surface has just set.
   ![Step 4: Microwave](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/breakfast_wei-bo-lu-zheng-dan/step_4.jpg)
5. **Rest with Residual Heat** — After heating, remove and let it rest for 1 minute.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Use the residual heat to fully cook the center, avoiding overcooking that makes it tough.
   ![Step 5: Rest with Residual Heat](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/breakfast_wei-bo-lu-zheng-dan/step_5.jpg)
6. **Final Seasoning** — Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with chopped scallions. Serve.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: Adjust the amount of scallions to taste.
   ![Step 6: Final Seasoning](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/breakfast_wei-bo-lu-zheng-dan/step_6.jpg)

## Tips

- Water temperature should be 40–50℃; do not use water that is too hot.
- For the best texture, keep the egg-to-water ratio between 1:1 and 1:1.2.
- Covering with plastic wrap and poking holes prevents the surface from bursting or forming honeycomb pockets.
- Straining significantly improves smoothness.
- If the surface bubbles or releases water, it has been overcooked—shorten the time next time.

## Overview image

![Microwave Steamed Egg — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/breakfast_wei-bo-lu-zheng-dan_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/breakfast/微波炉蒸蛋.md

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