Chinese Steamed Egg with Scallions and Dried Shrimp
Serves
4
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
6 min
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup (60 mL) dried shrimp
- 1 cup (250 mL) water
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vegetable oil
- 1 stalk scallions, thinly sliced including white parts (root removed)
- ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) salt
- ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) white pepper
Instructions
- Step 1
In a bowl, combine the dried shrimp and water. Let the shrimp soak for 5 minutes.
- Step 2
Prep the steamer. Place a trivet in a large pan and add enough water to reach the trivet. Place a heatproof bowl on the trivet and cover the pan with a lid. Turn the heat on high and bring the water to a boil.
- Step 3
In a separate bowl, add the eggs and whisk well. Add the dried shrimp and water mixture, vegetable oil, and half of the scallions. Season with salt and white pepper. Mix well.
- Step 4
Pour the egg mixture onto the plate in the steamer pan. Cover the pan with the lid.
- Step 5
Steam the egg on high heat for 2 minutes, then lower the heat to low-medium so the water simmers for another 4 to 5 minutes or until the egg is completely cooked. The egg is cooked when the center does not move when the plate is tilted.
- Step 6
Remove the plate from the pan. Sprinkle remaining scallions over the steamed egg.
Nutrition Facts
| Per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 97 |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Sodium | 228 mg |