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Steamed Egg Custard with Crispy Shallots and Soy Sauce

Name: Steamed Egg Custard with Crispy Shallots and Soy Sauce
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Hunan Chinese
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup water; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp chopped crispy shallots; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp cornstarch

A silky egg custard topped with crispy shallots and a savory soy sauce drizzle.

30 minutes2 servings

Method

In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, water, salt, and sugar until smooth.
Strain mixture into a heatproof container and cover with parchment paper.
Steam over boiling water for 15-20 minutes until set.
Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir into custard before serving.

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