Finished dish photo of 『Xiao Zheng's Dark Lab』Fancy Microwave Egg Custard (Yam and Dried Shrimp Version)

『Xiao Zheng's Dark Lab』Fancy Microwave Egg Custard (Yam and Dried Shrimp Version)

How to play with egg custard in a new way? It depends on what ingredients you have at home that are within reach— Yam, let's go!

Ingredients

Egg2 pieces
YamHalf a stick
SaltA small spoon (approximately 1g)
Sichuan Pepper PowderHalf a small spoon
MilkApprox. 100ml
Sesame Oil2 spoons
Chopped Scallions, Dried ShrimpA handful each
Soy Sauce and Other SeasoningsAs desired

Steps

1

Half a stick of yam, peel and cut into chunks. If you are allergic like me, wear gloves.

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Crack 2 eggs into a blender cup, add yam chunks, 1 small spoon of salt, and half a small spoon of Sichuan pepper powder. Seasonings (liquid/solid) have no fixed types or amounts, feel free to experiment~~

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With this old multifunctional blender, high speed for 10 seconds, 3 times in total, will result in a fine mixture!

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Pour the yam and egg mixture into a baking bowl, add at least 100ml skim milk, appropriate sesame oil, soy sauce. The more milk you add, the fluffier the result. I didn’t add much. After stirring well, most of the foam will have disappeared.

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Sprinkle dried shrimp and chopped scallions on top, no need to mix. They will settle naturally when microwaved.

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To prevent drying out, it’s best to cover. The baking bowl has dual handles but no lid, so I made do. My microwave, high heat for 7 minutes.

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During the wait, it’s just the right time to brew today’s dark coffee.

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7 minutes later, fully cooked. If you add less liquid (like milk), the edges will contract a bit, but that’s fine since it’s meant to be portioned~

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Use molds to divide into two round servings for others, and keep the scraps for yourself~~

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I like black pepper, so sprinkle generously. The coffee is ready too: ‘Dark Red Date Coffee’ paired with broken pieces of ‘Homemade Butter Brown Sugar Cookies.’ Today’s experiment ends in success~

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Cooking Tips

1. If the blender cup is large enough, you can add the eggs, yam, milk, and seasonings all at once. After pouring into the baking bowl, just sprinkle the scallions and dried shrimp on top. 2. Scallions and dried shrimp can also be replaced with sesame seeds, chopped nuts, pork floss, etc. 3. If the amount of eggs and milk is increased, microwave time needs to be extended. Check the doneness frequently. 4. It can also be made sweet, but you’ll need to add lemon juice or white vinegar to neutralize the egginess. 5. The microwave is purely for convenience and speed. It can also be baked in an oven or steamed in a pot, but I find that more troublesome~~