Chinese Steamed Eggs Recipe (水蒸蛋)
This Chinese steamed egg recipe (水蒸蛋) is a silky, savory comfort dish made with just 2 eggs, water, soy sauce, and sesame oil—perfect for a quick, nourishing meal or side. With optional add-ins like tofu, century egg, or chili crisp, it’s easily customizable and comes together in under 15 minutes.
- Time: 15 min
- Servings: 1
Source: Only Recipes
Ingredients
- large eggs
- warm filtered water
- salt
- sesame oil
- light soy sauce
- scallion
- soft silken tofu
- century egg or salted egg yolk
- rehydrated dried shrimp or a dash of chicken bouillon
- a pinch of white pepper
- drizzle of chili crisp or garlic oil
- cilantro or fried shallots for garnish