3 Unique and Delicious Egg Recipes for a Festive and Appetizing Lunar New Year Celebration

During the Lunar New Year, people tend to consume high-calorie and oily fried foods, which can make them feel bloated. This steamed dish with eggs and vegetables is not only delicious but also refreshing, making it especially suitable for children and the elderly.

Steamed eggs with colorful vegetables for a refreshing and cooling meal

Adding vegetables to the steamed eggs helps create a smooth and refreshing dish that is not heavy, and it also adds nutritional value to the meal, which is especially good for children who are picky eaters when it comes to vegetables.

Ingredients: 3-5 eggs, a small amount of corn kernels, diced pumpkin, diced tofu, salt, pepper, milk, and a little cornstarch or tapioca starch.

How to make steamed eggs with vegetables:

Crack the eggs into a bowl, add unsweetened milk or water, and season with pepper and salt. Beat in one direction until the mixture is well-blended and the eggs are fully incorporated. Strain the egg mixture through a sieve for a smooth texture.

Add corn kernels, diced vegetables to the bowl, then pour the egg mixture over them. Place the bowl in a steamer and steam for about 15 minutes.

Alternatively, you can steam the eggs in a pot. Meanwhile, stir-fry the diced vegetables with a little bit of sesame oil. When they are almost cooked, add cornstarch/tapioca starch to make the stir-fry soft and smooth. Once the eggs are cooked, place the stir-fried vegetables on top.

Steaming the vegetables together with the eggs enhances the sweetness and freshness, unlike stir-frying the vegetables separately.

Steamed eggs with fresh milk – nutritious and delicious – a great side dish

Both eggs and milk are nutritious, and steaming them together creates a smooth and easy-to-eat mixture, especially for children who are learning to eat solid food.

How to make steamed eggs with milk:

Beat the eggs and milk, along with sugar (if the milk is already sweetened, you don’t need to add sugar; it’s better to limit sugar for the child’s health), in a bowl. Beat well until the mixture is fully blended without any separation. Then strain the mixture through a sieve to remove any large impurities. Transfer the mixture to a ceramic bowl with a lid, and place it in a steamer over medium heat for 10-15 minutes. Use a toothpick to test if it’s cooked; if it comes out clean, it’s done. The result is a smooth steamed egg dish similar to the texture of a creamy flan and easy to eat.

To add variety or prevent a dull taste, you can steam the eggs with different flavors each day. Follow the same steps above but add a teaspoon of cocoa powder or matcha powder to enhance the taste and eliminate any egg odor. This will make the dish visually appealing and attractive to children.

Steamed eggs with soft tofu – a refreshing dish rich in calcium

Both tofu and eggs are rich in calcium, and cooking them together makes them easier to consume. This dish helps prevent boredom and is easy to eat.

Ingredients: 1 piece of soft tofu, 5 eggs, a small amount of salt, sesame oil, spring onion, soy sauce, and a little unsweetened milk.

How to make steamed eggs with soft tofu:

Rinse the spring onion and finely chop it. Cut the soft tofu into thick slices.

Crack the eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt, a small amount of water, and gently stir in one direction to avoid the formation of air bubbles. Use a sieve to remove any impurities.

Add the soft tofu to the bowl, then pour the egg mixture over it. Place the egg and tofu bowl in a steamer, and steam over high heat for about 20 minutes.

Remove the steamed eggs with tofu from the steamer, sprinkle chopped spring onion, and drizzle with sesame oil and soy sauce. The dish is now ready to be enjoyed.

These three steamed egg dishes are soft and smooth, making them ideal for children. You can serve these dishes as a side dish for a quick meal or enjoy them with your family.