Japanese-Style Steamed Egg Custard

Elaboración

1. 01
   Paso 1Crack eggs into bowl

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

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2. 02
   Paso 2Whisk eggs with chopsticks

   Whisk the eggs with chopsticks until well beaten and frothy.

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3. 03
   Paso 3Add salt

   Add a pinch of salt to the eggs.

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4. 04
   Paso 4Stir in milk

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

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5. 05
   Paso 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
   Paso 6Cover and steam

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

7. 07
   Paso 7Score the custard

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

8. 08
   Paso 8Pour over soy sauce

   Pour soy sauce over the scored custard.

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9. 09
   Paso 9Drizzle with olive oil

   Drizzle olive oil over the custard.

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10. 10
    Paso 10Top with sesame and scallions

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

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11. 11
    Paso 11Serve

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