Choose fresh eggs as they set better. An amount of one egg per person is sufficient, if you have a large crowd you can increase it proportionally. Crack the eggs into a bowl and stir gently with chopsticks or a whisk; do not overmix to avoid air bubbles.
Next, add the right amount of water. The ratio of water is important, as it determines how tender the egg custard will be. Generally speaking, the ratio of egg to water is 1:1.5, which means one egg with 1.5 times the volume of water. After adding the water, continue to stir gently until the egg mixture and water are completely blended.
Flavoring is the key to enhancing the flavor of the egg custard. Depending on your personal taste, you can add an appropriate amount of salt, chicken broth or monosodium glutamate to taste. You can also add toppings such as chopped green onion, shrimp, and diced ham to enrich the flavor of the egg custard. After mixing well, use a strainer to filter out excess air bubbles to make the egg mixture more delicate.
When steaming egg custard, the temperature of the water is equally important. Bring the water in the steamer to a boil before adding the egg mixture. This prevents the egg mixture from being heated unevenly, which can lead to the egg custard appearing old and tender. Steaming time depends on the amount of egg mixture, generally speaking, a small bowl of egg custard can be steamed for 8-10 minutes.
If there are air holes in the surface of a steamed egg custard, gently poke it with a toothpick to expel the gas inside. This will prevent the egg custard from shrinking back and keep it fluffy and tender. When ready to serve, drizzle a few drops of sesame oil on top while it's still hot, not only to add flavor, but also to make the egg custard smoother.
When tasting the egg custard, you can add sauces according to your personal preference. Soy sauce, vinegar, and cilantro are all good choices. Tender and smooth in the mouth, the egg custard with the delicious sauce is a memorable dish.