Japanese-Style Steamed Egg Custard

Elaboració

1. 01
   Pas 1Crack eggs into bowl

   Crack the eggs into a bowl set near a pot of simmering water.

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2. 02
   Pas 2Whisk eggs with chopsticks

   Whisk the eggs with chopsticks until well beaten and frothy.

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3. 03
   Pas 3Add salt

   Add a pinch of salt to the eggs.

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4. 04
   Pas 4Stir in milk

   Stir milk into the egg mixture and continue whisking until foamy and combined.

   salsa de sojallet
5. 05
   Pas 5Skim off the foam

   Skim the foam off the surface of the egg mixture with a spoon to leave a smooth custard base.

6. 06
   Pas 6Cover and steam

   Cover the bowl and steam over the pot of simmering water until the custard sets.

7. 07
   Pas 7Score the custard

   Once set, score the steamed egg custard into a grid pattern with a knife.

8. 08
   Pas 8Pour over soy sauce

   Pour soy sauce over the scored custard.

   salsa de soja
9. 09
   Pas 9Drizzle with olive oil

   Drizzle olive oil over the custard.

   oli d'oliva
10. 10
    Pas 10Top with sesame and scallions

    Snip fresh scallions over the top and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

    llavors de sèsamceba tendra
11. 11
    Pas 11Serve

    Serve the steamed egg custard in cubes, spooning up the sauce from the bottom of the bowl.