How to steam delicious steamed eggs
Steamed eggs are a home-cooked dish that seems simple, but to steam tender, honeycomb-free steamed eggs with a delicate texture, you need to master some small skills. In the past 10 days, hot topics about steamed eggs on the Internet have mainly focused on ingredient ratios, heat control and solutions to common problems. This article will combine these hot topics to introduce in detail how to steam perfect steamed eggs.
1. Food ratio
The ratio of ingredients for steamed eggs is the key. The ratio of water to eggs directly affects the taste of the finished product. The following is the best ratio plan that is hotly discussed across the Internet:
| Ingredients | Proportion (based on 1 egg) | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| eggs | 1 | basic ingredients |
| Warm water | 1.5 times the volume of egg liquid | Tender and smooth taste |
| salt | 1 pinch | seasoning |
2. Steaming steps
1.Beat egg liquid: Crack the eggs into a bowl, add salt, and beat lightly to avoid too many bubbles.
2.add water: Add warm water (about 40℃). If the water temperature is too high, the egg liquid will solidify.
3.filter: Filter the egg liquid through a sieve to remove air bubbles and unbeaten egg whites.
4.Cover with plastic wrap: Cover the mouth of the bowl with plastic wrap and poke a few small holes to prevent water vapor from dripping in.
5.Steam: After the water boils, put it into the steamer, steam over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes, turn off the heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
3. Common problems and solutions
The following are the most discussed steamed egg problems and solutions on the Internet:
| question | Reason | solution |
|---|---|---|
| Steamed eggs with honeycomb | The fire is too high and the steaming takes too long | Use medium to low heat to shorten steaming time |
| Steamed eggs are too old | Too little water ratio | Increase the amount of water to 1.5-2 times the amount of egg liquid |
| The surface of steamed eggs is uneven | bubbles unfiltered | Strain the egg liquid and cover with plastic wrap |
4. Recommended innovative practices
Recently popular steamed egg innovations include:
1.Steamed Egg with Shrimp: Add shrimps to the egg liquid and steam them for a full flavor.
2.Milk steamed egg: Use milk instead of water for a more fragrant taste.
3.Two-color steamed egg: Divide the egg liquid into two parts and add soy sauce to one part to create a layered effect.
5. Tips
1. When steaming eggs, it is best to use a deep bowl to heat them more evenly.
2. There should be sufficient water in the steamer and avoid adding water midway.
3. After steaming, you can drizzle with sesame oil and soy sauce to enhance the flavor.
After mastering these techniques, you can also steam tender and delicious steamed eggs, come and try it!
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