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The versatility of the eggs makes them the ideal ingredient to be incorporated into various recipes without hassle. However, when you cook them in a steam oven, you can retain the moisture and nutrition of your ingredients but also cook without spending hours hovering over the gas stove.
Using the appliance for steaming is especially beneficial as it prevents overcooking which is a common risk in traditional methods. The steam oven maintains uniform heating, temperature stability, and the right amount of humidity along with multiple functionalities. You can make various healthy and simple egg-based dishes with this appliance for a quick breakfast or an amazing brunch treat.
Scrambled Eggs
Whisk together fresh eggs and, for extra richness, add a small amount of milk or cream. Then add salt and pepper as per taste. Pour the mixture into a heat-proof dish. Preheat it to 90°C to 95°C with 100% humidity. To ensure consistent cooking, steam for ten to fifteen minutes, stirring gently in between. The result will be light, fluffy, and smooth scrambled eggs that go well with toast and wrap.
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Steam Oven Cloud Eggs
Separating the egg whites from the yolks is the first step in making cloud eggs in your Usha’s steam oven. Until stiff peaks form, whisk the whites. Gently add it into a baking dish, forming nests with a small hole for the yolk in the middle. Steam the egg whites at 80°C for 10 minutes. After carefully positioning the yolk in the middle of each cloud, put the dish back in the oven for an additional two to three minutes of cooking. Garnish cloud eggs with fresh herbs, salt, and pepper.
Gyeran Jjim
Gyeran jjim is a popular Korean dish, known for its warming flavour and smooth texture. In a heatproof bowl, whisk together eggs and water or broth (1:1 ratio). For extra taste, add chopped green onions, sesame oil, and soy sauce. To keep water droplets from getting into the mixture while it is steaming, pour it into a bowl and cover it loosely with foil. The egg custard should be set after 15 to 20 minutes of steaming at 90°C with 100% humidity. Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped green onions, or chilli powder and serve hot.
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Tamagoyaki
Usha's steam oven makes it easy to prepare tamagoyaki, a classic Japanese folded omelette. Whisk together eggs, mirin, soy sauce, and sugar until you have a smooth blend. To keep it from sticking, lightly coat a rectangular baking dish with oil. Steam the concoction for 10-15 minutes, or until it is solid, at 80°C. After it's set, take the dish out and allow it to cool a little before cutting it into rolls. Serve it in a bento box or with rice.
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Egg Benedict
Make hollandaise sauce by combining the egg yolks, lemon juice, melted butter, salt, and cayenne pepper. Use a wet grinder to blend until smooth, then set aside in a warm corner to prevent it from cooling too much. Crack fresh eggs into ramekins or little cups for poached eggs, then put them in your steam oven set at 85°C. The whites should be set but the yolks should still be a little runny after 6 to 8 minutes of steaming. Place slices of bacon on top of each half of toasted muffins, then top with poached eggs and drizzle with hollandaise sauce.
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