Xie Huang Dan (steamed Egg With Crab Meat)
Xie Huang Dan, or Steamed Egg with Crab Meat, is a classic dish from Anhui Cuisine that features the delicate flavors of crab meat combined with the smooth texture of steamed egg. This dish is simple to make and is perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 100g crab meat
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the crab meat, salt, white pepper, and Shaoxing wine.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring gently.
- Strain the egg mixture through a fine sieve into a heatproof dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and steam over high heat for 15 minutes, or until the eggs are set.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 180 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 10g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
Supplies
Heatproof dish Steamer Fine sieve
Tools
Bowl Whisk Foil
Serving suggestions
Serve the Xie Huang Dan hot as an appetizer or as part of a multi-course meal.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.
Cost
$10