Chinese Cuisine

Cantonese Steamed Egg

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A silky savoury steamed egg custard that's a comfort-food staple in Cantonese homes. Just eggs, water and a splash of soy, costed to a few pennies and served over rice.

Prep 5 mins
Cook 15 mins
Servings 2
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.90

Approx £1.80 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Cantonese Steamed Egg

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Cook the rice in boiling water until tender, then drain and keep warm.
  2. 2
    Beat the eggs well, then whisk in 1.5 times their volume in warm water and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  3. 3
    Pour through a sieve into a shallow heatproof bowl to remove any bubbles, then cover the bowl with foil.
  4. 4
    Steam over gently simmering water for 12-14 minutes until just set with a soft, silky wobble in the centre.
  5. 5
    Drizzle with the soy sauce and sesame oil, scatter over the sliced spring onion and serve over the rice.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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