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Butterfly Shrimp Steamed Egg Custard

Butterfly Shrimp Steamed Egg Custard

A showpiece steamed egg custard set with butterfly-shaped shrimp, the eggs whisked with warm water and gently steamed for a silky, jiggly texture.

Instructions

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    Prepare the raw ingredients: eggs and sea shrimp.

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    Beat the eggs and pour them into a container.

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    Add warm water in a 1:1 ratio to the beaten eggs and stir evenly.

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    Add salt to the beaten eggs, stir well, cover with plastic wrap, and steam in a steamer over high heat for ten minutes.

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    Clean the sea shrimp, cut off the whiskers, remove the shell, and use a small knife to cut from the belly to the back of the shrimp to remove the sand vein.

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    The shrimp tail has been threaded through the shrimp abdomen and turned into a butterfly shrimp.

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    Steam the egg custard until it is 80% cooked.

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    Place the butterflied shrimp into the pot one by one and steam for another three minutes.

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    The steamed butterfly shrimp looks so tempting.

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    Pour an appropriate amount of water into the pot and add oyster sauce to make the sauce.

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    Pour the prepared sauce over the steamed egg and sprinkle with chopped green onions before enjoying.

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    Pair it with your favorite buns and desserts, and then have a plate of fruit.

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    The steamed egg custard is cooked to perfection and looks appetizing.

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    The butterfly shrimp makes people salivate.

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    Steamed egg custard with butterfly shrimp is a must-have specialty dish for entertaining guests.

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    This delicious dish is suitable for every friend to enjoy.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Sea shrimp
    100g
  • Egg
    4 piece

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Scallion
    5g

Seasonings

  • Salt
    1/2 tsp
  • Oyster sauce
    1 spoon