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Steamed Egg with Sea Cucumber

Steamed Egg with Sea Cucumber

Silky steamed egg custard, strained and covered to stay smooth, crowned with tender sea cucumber slices for an elegant, soft-textured, umami-rich savory dish.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Two eggs.

  2. 2
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    Soak a sea cucumber in cold water and set aside.

  3. 3
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    Add a little salt and 100 grams of warm water to the eggs, and beat them until mixed.

  4. 4
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    Sea cucumber slices.

  5. 5
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    Filter the egg liquid through a mesh.

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    Cover with a plate to prevent water droplets from falling in. Place the steamer on the stove, and after the water boils, put it in, steam on high heat for 5 minutes, then reduce to low heat and check that the egg mixture is not fully set.

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    Sprinkle the sliced sea cucumber, cover with a plate and the pot lid, change to high heat, and steam for another 20 minutes.

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    Take out the steamed sea cucumber and steamed egg.

  9. 9
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    Drizzle with light soy sauce and sesame oil for seasoning.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Egg
    2 pieces
  • Sea cucumber
    1 piece
  • warm water
    100 g

Seasonings

  • Salt
    a pinch
  • light soy sauce
    to taste
  • Sesame oil
    to taste