Steamed Pork Patty with Salted Egg Yolk 鹹蛋蒸肉餅

A classic Cantonese comfort food, this dish features a savory, juicy steamed pork patty topped with a rich salted egg yolk, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 500g ground pork (preferably with some fat)
• 2 salted egg yolks (from 1 whole salted egg, separated, or pre-packaged yolks)
• 2 tbsp water chestnut starch (or cornstarch)
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 3 tbsp water (or chicken stock)
• 1 tbsp minced ginger
• 2 tbsp chopped green onions (for garnish, optional)

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, water chestnut starch, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, white pepper, water, and minced ginger.
2. Mix well in one direction until the mixture is sticky and well combined. This helps create a springy texture.
3. Transfer the seasoned pork mixture to a heatproof shallow dish and flatten it into an even patty. Make a slight indentation in the center for the egg yolks.
4. Place the salted egg yolks on top of the pork patty.
5. Bring water in a steamer to a rolling boil. Place the dish with the pork patty into the steamer.
6. Steam for 20-25 minutes, or until the pork patty is cooked through and the egg yolks are set.
7. Carefully remove from the steamer. Garnish with chopped green onions (optional) and serve immediately with hot rice.

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