Steamed Chinese Water Custard (Jidan Sha Cong)

Steamed Chinese Water Custard (Jidan Sha Cong)

Steamed Chinese Water Custard (Jidan Sha Cong) is a home-style breakfast recipe at difficulty 2/5 (Easy), about 143 kcal. This home-style dish is characterized by a silky, pudding-like texture and a fre. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.

Difficulty

2 / 5

★★☆☆☆

Easy
Estimated Calories

143 kcal

Ingredients

  • Fresh eggs
  • Hot water
  • Aluminum foil or plastic wrap

Steps

  1. Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat until well blended.
  2. Place another container on the side. Pour in 1.5 times the volume of hot water (one half-eggshell equals 0.5 times water) mixed with the eggs. The water temperature should be between 20°C and 30°C. Pour the dissolved salt into this liquid.
  3. Pour the saline liquid into the eggs. Stir in one direction (clockwise or counter-clockwise) until well combined. Remove any large bubbles and discard them; using a sieve will result in an even smoother texture.
  4. Use aluminum foil to cover the bowl holding the egg mixture (or use a plate to cover it), then place it into a pot that already has a lid and approximately 3cm of hot water.
  5. Bring the water to a boil over medium heat, then turn the heat to the lowest setting and steam for 4 minutes.

Notes

This home-style dish is characterized by a silky, pudding-like texture and a fresh, elegant flavor. It is popular across China; in the North, it is affectionately called 'Jidan Gao' (Egg Cake). Eggs are rich in high-quality protein and lecithin, making them an easy and convenient choice for daily nutrition.

To master this dish, simply pay attention to the egg-to-water ratio and the method of slow-steaming over low heat. It is beginner-friendly and usually takes about 15 minutes from preparation to serving.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★
Estimated Calories: 143 kcal

Calculations:
- 2 Eggs
- 2g Salt
- 260ml Hot Water

- The food is best enjoyed slightly cooled after cooking to preserve the eggs' natural aroma.
- You can also add cooking soy sauce, chopped green onions, and sesame oil as condiments.

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