Comments on: Chinese steamed eggs, a perfectionist’s guide (蒸蛋羹)

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:16:46 +0000

In reply to Michael Saltz. If you divide the mixture among individual bowls, the steaming time should remain about the same. If you steam all 6 eggs together, I recommend using a wide, shallow dish rather than a deep bowl so the mixture isn’t too thick. In that case, increase the steaming time to around 15 minutes, or until the center is just set.

By: Michael Saltz

Michael Saltz — Sat, 30 May 2026 19:43:54 +0000

I’m interested in scaling the recipe upwards – 6 large eggs. The one thing I’d like to know is how much to increase the time for steaming? All the rest is easy enough for me to figure out.

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Mon, 04 May 2026 07:34:28 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Glad you enjoyed it, Sarah! The extra water is usually from condensation dripping into the bowl during steaming, rather than the mixture itself. Did you cover the bowl with cling film? That helps prevent it.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 04 May 2026 04:19:02 +0000

I just made this, it was really yummy
I used sou sause and Chili crisp on top. I followed the recipe exactly, and the eggs set, but there was excess water in the bowl that seeped out of the egg mixture. Maybe a little less water next time?

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 17:28:26 +0000

In reply to Uday. So happy to hear that! Thanks for trying my recipe.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 22:46:54 +0000

In reply to Diane. I Diane. I saw your comment about not realizing how good asparagus would taste with eggs and I just wanted to share something. I used to work in a market research company and they had a kitchen to prepare and serve meals to their clients. They served an egg salad sandwich on white bread with the crust cut off and then they added blanched asparagus tips to it and it's absolutely delicious. I too, when I first tasted that recipe, couldn't believe how good asparagus and eggs tasted together.

By: Uday

Uday — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 17:17:56 +0000

Finally made this recipe… easy and came out perfectly. I will be making this regularly..

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:35:46 +0000

In reply to Ellen DeRogatis. I’m so glad to hear that, Ellen! It’s wonderful my recipe brought back memories of your trip to China. Thank you for giving the recipe a try and sharing such kind feedback!

By: Ellen DeRogatis

Ellen DeRogatis — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:56:42 +0000

Oh my goodness! I was a bit intimidated – not knowing the weight of my large eggs; however, the steamed egg was PERFECT. Both my husband and I took one bite and the taste was reminicent of our trip to China. Another simple recipe with outstanding results! thank you Wei!

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 05:35:24 +0000

In reply to Diane. So happy to hear that Diane! Glad you enjoy the consistency and the asparagus addition.