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.

Xie Huang Dan (steamed Egg With Crab Meat)

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 100g crab meat
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the crab meat, salt, white pepper, and Shaoxing wine.
  2. Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring gently.
  3. Strain the egg mixture through a fine sieve into a heatproof dish.
  4. Cover the dish with foil and steam over high heat for 15 minutes, or until the eggs are set.
  5. 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