By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 4
165 cal · 25 min
Chinese Steamed Eggs with Minced Pork
Recipe GLPRbc590f1fc50dd7
Silky steamed eggs combined with seasoned ground pork, a classic Chinese comfort dish that's savory, protein-rich, and cooked to perfection in a steamer. The custard-like egg base absorbs the umami flavors of oyster sauce while tender pork pieces add depth and texture throughout.
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Ingredients
5 oz Ground pork
3 Eggs
1 tbsp Oyster sauce
1 tbsp Cornstarch
½ tsp Salt
¼ tsp White pepper
¾ cup Water
1 tsp Vegetable oil
1 stalk Green onion, chopped
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 eggs with ¾ cup of water until well blended, then stir in the oyster sauce, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper. Set the egg mixture aside.
Heat 1 tsp of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F and shows no pink, about 4–5 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
Divide the cooked pork evenly among 4 individual shallow bowls or ramekins suitable for steaming.
Gently pour the egg mixture over the pork in each bowl, dividing it equally, and stir gently to combine.
Bring water to a boil in a steamer pot. Carefully arrange the bowls in the steamer basket in a single layer (stack carefully if needed). Cover and steam over medium heat for 10–12 minutes, until the eggs are set but still silky and a knife inserted near the center comes out mostly clean.
Remove the bowls carefully using tongs and garnish with the chopped green onion. Serve hot.
Comments
All ingredients are readily available at any Charlotte grocer—Harris Teeter and Food Lion stock oyster sauce in the Asian section, cornstarch in the baking aisle, and everything else is standard pantry items. The stated 25 minutes is honest for steaming; actual hands-on prep is roughly 10 minutes (browning pork, whisking eggs, pouring into a steamer vessel), and it holds together well as a family dish that reheats adequately in the microwave. Cost runs about $1.50 to $2.00 per serving depending on pork cuts, which is reasonable for a protein-forward weeknight meal. The main drawback is that it demands active steaming and can overcook if left unattended, so it's not entirely hands-off during the critical 12–15 minute cook window.
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