Steamed Egg Custard

Method9 steps

1. 1

   Whisk the Eggs

   打散鸡蛋

   Place two eggs in a bowl and whisk thoroughly.

   将两个鸡蛋放入碗中充分打散。

   ⏱30 sec

   
2. 2

   Add Base Seasoning

   加入底味

   Add 3g salt to the egg mixture.

   向蛋液中加入3g食用盐。

   ⏱10 sec

   • 💡 Salt plays an important role in building base flavor and helping the custard set.盐起到了重要的增加底味和凝固作用
   
3. 3

   Remove the Fishy Smell

   去腥处理

   Add 2ml white vinegar or cooking wine.

   加入2ml白醋或料酒。

   ⏱10 sec

   • 💡 Rice vinegar's color can slightly darken the eggs.米醋颜色会使鸡蛋微微发黑
   • 💡 Cooking wine also removes the fishy smell without adding sourness.料酒同样具有去腥作用且没有酸味
   
4. 4

   Add Warm Water and Stir

   加温水搅拌

   Add 1 to 1.5 times the volume of the eggs in purified water (70°C) to the bowl and stir evenly.

   向碗中加入鸡蛋体积 1-1.5 倍的 70 度纯净水，并且搅拌均匀。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 1x water makes the custard more bouncy; 1.5x water makes it more tender.1 倍的水鸡蛋更弹，1.5 倍的水鸡蛋更嫩
   
5. 5

   Strain the Egg Mixture

   过滤蛋液

   Strain the egg mixture to remove any foam.

   过滤蛋液，去掉蛋液中的浮沫。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 If not strained, the steamed custard will have bubbles and look uneven.不过滤蒸出来的蛋会有气泡导致不好看
   
6. 6

   Prepare to Steam

   入锅准备

   Bring water to a boil in a pot, then place the bowl, covered with a lid or cling film, into the pot.

   锅中烧开水，碗盖上盖子或保鲜膜放入锅中。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Covering the bowl reduces steam condensation and prevents a honeycomb texture.盖盖子是为了减少水汽进入，避免变成蜂窝状
   
7. 7

   Steam

   蒸制

   Option 1: Steam on medium heat for 10 minutes, then let it sit for 5 minutes. Option 2: Steam on high heat for 5 minutes (open the lid every 2 minutes to release steam).

   方案一：中火蒸10分钟再闷5分钟；方案二：大火蒸5分钟（需每2分钟开盖释放蒸汽）。

   ⏱15 min

   • 💡 When steaming on high heat, opening the lid too late can cause a honeycomb texture.大火蒸时开盖过晚蛋羹容易变成蜂窝状
   
8. 8

   Check Doneness

   判断熟度

   Gently shake the bowl to check the custard's texture.

   晃动碗，检查蛋羹状态。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 The custard is done when it is no longer liquid and has a bouncy, jelly-like texture.蛋羹不再处于液体状态，拥有类似果冻的 Q 弹状态即可
   
9. 9

   Finish and Season

   出锅调味

   Add sesame oil (or green Sichuan pepper oil) and light soy sauce, then serve.

   加入香油（或藤椒油）和生抽即可享用。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Green Sichuan pepper oil adds a numbing, refreshing flavor.藤椒油可以增加麻爽口感