Breakfast
Chinese Steamed Egg with Prawns
A savoury egg custard steamed until it barely sets, with prawns dropped in, spring onion and a little tamari. 32 g of protein for 279 kcal, no gluten or dairy.
- Calories
- 279kcal
- Protein
- 32g
- Fat
- 15g
- Carbs
- 2g
Per serving, makes 1. 15 minutes of work. Published 8 September 2026.
Allergens
- Eggs
- Crustaceans
- Soya
- Sesame
Flags follow UK labelling rules and come from the ingredients as listed, not from any particular brand. Check the packet before cooking for somebody with an allergy.
Ingredients
- Egg2 large, about 110 g
- WaterAbout 150 ml, warm
- Raw king prawns, peeled100 g
Small ones, or large ones halved, so they cook through in the steaming time. Raw peeled weight. Cooked prawns are denser per gram, about 85 kcal and 20 g protein.
- Spring onion20 g
- Tamari2 tsp (10 g)
- Toasted sesame oil1 tsp (4 g)
- Fresh gingerA thumb-sized piece, grated
- SaltA pinch
Method
Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and the ginger, then whisk in the warm water in a thin stream. Strain into a shallow heatproof bowl and skim off any foam.
Set the bowl over simmering water in a steamer or a lidded pan with a trivet, cover the bowl with foil, and steam for six minutes until the surface has started to firm.
Lay the prawns on top, re-cover and steam for four more minutes until the prawns are pink and the custard wobbles like set yogurt.
Spoon the tamari and sesame oil over and scatter with spring onion.
Worth knowing
- The bowl must be covered with foil or the condensation from the lid pocks the surface. It will still taste right, but it looks like the moon.
- Egg and water at this ratio gives a very soft custard. It is under 300 kcal and, with the prawns, 32 g of protein, which is unusual for something you eat with a spoon.
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