Steamed eggs with Morel mushrooms

Steamed eggs are a beloved dish enjoyed by many. Not only do they retain the nutrition of eggs, but they also have a smooth and tender texture that melts in your mouth. Their mild flavor appeals to a wide range of people. However, some friends struggle to make steamed eggs perfectly. In fact, the method is quite simple, and as long as you follow the steps, you can create delicious steamed eggs easily.

8 Reviews
8 Comments
POSTED:03/06/2024
Level:Easy
Yield:2-3 servings
Total:30 min
(includes chilling time)
Active:10 min

Indeed, the method for steaming eggs is quite simple. With just a few key points in mind, anyone can prepare a delicious dish.


1.How to Achieve Smooth and Tender Steamed Eggs:

(1) After beating the eggs, add a suitable amount of warm water while stirring continuously. It's important to remove any bubbles with a spoon promptly.

(2) The steaming time for eggs should not be too long, approximately around 15 minutes. It's crucial to monitor the heat during the steaming process to achieve a smooth and tender texture for the steamed eggs.


2.To prevent the formation of bubbles when steaming eggs:

(1) Strain the beaten eggs and add warm water gradually while stirring.

(2)Remove any foam from the beaten eggs thoroughly. When steaming the eggs, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, ensuring that the holes pierced in the wrap are not too large.


3.How to make perfectly seasoned steamed eggs:

When adding salt, avoid directly adding it into the egg mixture, as it may result in a salty bottom of the bowl. Instead, dissolve the salt in warm water at 45 degrees Celsius before adding it to the egg mixture.

INGREDIENTS

MAIN INGREDIENTS

  • 3 eggs
  • 3 pieces of morel mushrooms

ACCESSORIES

  • 1 spring onion

SEASONINGS

  • Warm water
  • Salt
  • Sesame oil
  • Blanched white sauce

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Prepare the Ingredients. Gather eggs, morel mushrooms, and spring onion.

Prepare the ingredients: eggs, morel mushrooms, spring onion.

STEP 2

Clean the morel mushrooms in advance, soaking them in warm water at 45 degrees Celsius. Use a brush to scrub them clean.

Soak morel mushrooms in warm water (45°C) and brush to clean.

STEP 3

Pat dry the cleaned morel mushrooms and set aside. Also, chop the spring onion and set it aside.

Prepare morel mushrooms: pat dry and chop spring onion.

STEP 4

Beat the eggs to form egg mixture, and add 1 gram of salt for seasoning.

Tips:

You can dissolve the salt in the prepared warm water beforehand. This ensures the salt is fully dissolved and can mix better with the egg mixture.

Beat eggs, add salt for seasoning. Dissolve salt in warm water for better mixing.

STEP 5

Prepare a bowl of warm water at 45 degrees Celsius, ensuring it is 1.5 times the volume of the egg mixture.

Prepare warm water at 45°C, 1.5x the volume of the egg mixture.

STEP 6

Pour the prepared warm water into the egg mixture, thoroughly mixing them together.

Tips:

Be gentle when combining the egg mixture and water to avoid excessive foam.

Gently mix warm water with egg mixture to avoid excessive foam.

STEP 7

Strain the mixed egg liquid to prevent bubble formation, ensuring a smooth and pore-free steamed egg.

Tips:

The egg liquid needs to be sieved, and any foam on the surface should be removed thoroughly.

Tip: Sieve mixed egg liquid to prevent bubbles and achieve pore-free steamed egg.

STEP 8

Cover the prepared egg mixture with plastic wrap and poke a few small holes on the surface.

Tips:

Be cautious not to make the holes too large, as water may drip into the bowl through them.

Cover egg mixture with plastic wrap, poke small holes. Be careful not to make holes too big, to avoid water dripping into bowl.

STEP 9

Once the water boils, place the prepared egg mixture onto the steaming rack and steam over high heat for about 12 minutes.

Tips:

Maintain high heat throughout the steaming process and turn off the heat only after steaming is complete.

Steam egg mixture for 12 minutes on high heat, maintaining heat throughout.

STEP 10

After the eggs are steamed, add the morel mushrooms and continue steaming for an additional 3 minutes. Then, turn off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Tips:

Eggs do not need to be steamed for too long, around 15 minutes is sufficient. Steaming for too long may affect the texture of the food.

Steam eggs with morel mushrooms for 3 mins, then rest for 5 mins; avoid oversteaming.

STEP 11

Take out the steamed eggs and sprinkle them with the prepared chopped spring onion.

Sprinkle chopped spring onion over steamed eggs for serving.

STEP 12

Pour the prepared blanched white sauce over them for seasoning.

Pour white sauce over prepared food for seasoning.

STEP 13

Add a little sesame oil, and they're ready to be enjoyed.

Sesame oil enhances dishes, perfect for enjoyment.

STEP 14

By following the above steps, you can create a healthy, delicious, and smooth steamed egg dish.

Create a healthy, delicious, and smooth steamed egg dish with simple steps.

Recipe analyzer

  • Recipes: Steamed eggs with Morel mushrooms
  • Main Ingredients:3
  • Servings per recipe:1
  • Servings size:186 g
Nutritional Summary of Recipe
Amount per 186 g= 1 serving(s)
  • Energy (calories):206 kcal
    9%
  • Protein:18.06 g
    33%
  • Fat:12.8 g Why gray?
    26%
  • Carbohydrates:4.03 g
    2%
Calorie breakdown
  • Protein: 37%
    76 kcal
  • Fat: 56%
    115 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 7%
    14 kcal
The chart shows the percentage of calories intake (energy) coming from the respective macronutrients (fats, protein and carbohydrates).
Omega 6 : Omega 3
1:1
20:1
17:1
Both fatty acids are essential, but nowadays the majority of western diets include excessive amounts of Omega 6 acid.

The ratio shows whether the proportion of both fatty acids in your diet is optimal. Red color means too much of Omega 6 or too little of Omega 3. The data are rounded off and approximate.

8 REVIEWS

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VioletOctober 27, 2024

Steamed Eggs with Morel Mushrooms is one of my favorite Chinese cuisine, every preparation is a journey to explore the joys of food, and every bite is a delicious treat that simply leaves me wanting more!
UrsulaOctober 02, 2024

Steamed Eggs with Morel Mushroom has a golden color, delicate and fresh taste, the aroma of morel mushrooms and the freshness of the egg are perfectly blended, every bite is a delicious enjoyment, it is simply a marvelous Chinese cuisine!
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October 04, 2024
Thank you for your compliments! Steamed Egg with Morels is a unique and delicious dish, I hope you keep enjoying this flavor.
VictorSeptember 22, 2024

I always find the flavor slightly monotonous when I steam the morel mushrooms steamed eggs, what are some seasoning tips to make the dish more delicious?
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September 24, 2024
Try adding a little chicken essence or mushroom essence to the egg mixture, or you can try steaming the egg with broth instead of water.
TaliaSeptember 12, 2024

Whenever I try to make steamed eggs with morel mushrooms, the steamed eggs are always a bit watery, how can I make the steamed eggs taste more delicate?
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September 14, 2024
Try adding a little starch or milk to the steamed egg mixture, control the steaming time and fire, or try to fry the morel mushrooms slightly in advance before adding them to the steamed egg, which can enhance the delicate taste.
AmeliaAugust 01, 2024

This recipe is one of my favorites and is full of flavor when I eat it. Followed with great success I made it.
JessicaJuly 18, 2024

Steamed Eggs with Morel Mushrooms, with its delicate texture and rich nutrition, is one of the representatives of elegant Chinese cuisine.
SofiaJune 03, 2024

This Steamed eggs with Morel mushrooms, made and loved by me plus my kids and husband, it was fantastic and will be made again!
kikoJune 03, 2024

I love this Steamed eggs with Morel mushrooms, it's exceptionally flavorful!
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