Description
Taiwanese home cooking of eggs steamed with clam dashi. Zero oil, high protein, low fat, and supremely smooth.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Egg
- Clams
- Salt
- Scallions
- Sesame oil
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Purge clams thoroughly in salt water.
- Beat eggs in a bowl, add cooled clam broth and a little salt, strain through a sieve for smoothness.
- Arrange clams in a deep dish, gently pour egg mixture.
- Steam on low in a steamer (or Tatung cooker) for 10-
- mins to avoid a porous surface.
- Scatter chopped scallions and drizzle a few drops of sesame oil to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Sesame oil savoriness and clam ocean scent
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
White fish or peeled shrimp
Pairing
White Rice、Oolong tea
Trivia
[For Health Conscious] The most popular menu among 'Zheng Dan' (steamed eggs) always seen in Taiwanese eateries. Clam taurine aids the liver, egg's perfect nutrition builds muscle; the ultimate ally during gym/diets. An oasis to rest the stomach amidst oily Taiwanese dishes.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Scoop the umami-packed egg from the bottom with a spoon, top white rice to wash down as 'Taiwanese-style supreme Tamago Kake Gohan'!
Allergen
Egg, Seafood (Clams), Soy (from sesame oil), Sesame