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Steamed egg

From the video “The Silkiest Chinese Steamed Eggs Recipe Ever by CiCi Li” by CiCi Li, Asian Home Cooking. RecipesMD is not affiliated with CiCi Li, Asian Home Cooking. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~40 min
est.
Serves
~3
est.
Cost
~$0.92*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$13.08* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
4

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain egg, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$2.76*for the batch in the video
~$0.92*per serving

You save about ~$13.08* per serving (93% less*) than ordering it out — ~$39.24* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario brunch plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

3 ingredients priced from Ontario averages

* Estimate, not a quote: every counted line priced from Ontario averages; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario brunch plate at ~$14, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving128 kcal · 6% of 2,000
Fat8.6 g11%
Saturated fat2.5 g13%
Sodium208 mg9%
Carbohydrate1.9 g1%
Fiber0 g0%
Total sugars0.4 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein11 g22%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber0 of 20
  • Saturated fat−19 of 20
  • Sodium−14 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 4 of 4 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 3 servings (estimated: 560 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 2 agrees). Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cup
  • fine mesh strainer
  • serving bowl
  • steamer
  • plate
  • oven mitts

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact cooking yield servings not stated
  • Total cooking time not stated
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Steamed egg

What makes CiCi Li, Asian Home Cooking's Steamed egg recipe and technique special?

CiCi Li, Asian Home Cooking's take on Steamed egg focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Steam low and slow to keep custard smooth, not rubbery. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Steamed egg at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Steamed egg recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Steamed egg ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Steamed egg can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in CiCi Li, Asian Home Cooking's Steamed egg?

This recipe utilizes approximately 4 ingredients across 13 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Steamed egg?

The official cooking video by CiCi Li, Asian Home Cooking is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.