Microwave-steamed Egg (Crme Brle Style)
Microwave-steamed Egg (Crme Brle Style) is a home-style breakfast recipe at difficulty 1/5 (Beginner), about 151 kcal. A quick microwave-steamed egg that is tender and smooth to the bite, similar in. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.
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151 kcal
Ingredients
- Eggs
- Warm water or Bone broth
- Salt
- Light soy sauce (Optional)
- Sesame oil
- Heat-resistant bowl
- Plastic wrap or Microwave-safe lid
Steps
- Beat the eggs, add warm water/bone broth, salt, and soy sauce, and gently stir to mix. Try to avoid creating too many bubbles.
- Pour the egg mixture through a sieve into the heat-resistant bowl. If there are bubbles on the surface, prick them gently with a toothpick.
- Cover with plastic wrap and poke 8-10 small holes in it, or use a microwave-safe lid (leave a gap).
- Place in the microwave and heat:
- 700W: 1 minute 30 seconds → heat for another 20-30 seconds if needed until the surface just sets.
- 600W: Approximately 1 minute 40 seconds – 2 minutes 10 seconds.
- 800W: Approximately 1 minute 10 seconds – 1 minute 40 seconds.
- Remove from the microwave and let it rest for 1 minute to let residual heat cook the center fully.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with chopped green onions to serve.
- > Cooking time is affected by microwave power and container type. It is recommended to heat in small increments for the first trial to find the optimal time for your equipment.
Notes
A quick microwave-steamed egg that is tender and smooth to the bite, similar in texture to crme brle. It is an effortless home-style dish rich in high-quality protein and easy to digest, making it suitable as breakfast or a light meal. Very simple to make; beginners can do it easily. The entire process takes about 10 minutes.
Est. Difficulty: ★
Est. Calories: 151 kcal
Calculation:
- 2 Eggs (approx. 100g egg mixture)
- 100-120ml Warm water or Bone broth (1.0-1.2 times the volume of the egg mixture)
- 1g Salt
- 2ml Light soy sauce (Optional)
- A few drops Sesame oil (for serving)
Use the conditions above to calculate the ratio of raw ingredients to be used.
- Water temperature should be 40–50°C; do not use boiling water.
- The egg-to-water ratio should be kept between 1:1 and 1:1.2 for the best texture.
- Covering with plastic wrap and poking holes prevents the surface from bursting or cracking into honeycomb patterns.
- Sieving the mixture significantly improves texture smoothness.
- If the surface bulges or water appears, it means overheating. Adjust by shortening the time next time.
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