Chinese steamed pork

21g protein · 40 min · 373 kcal

Chinese steamed pork

Simple and Easy Chinese Steamed Pork

40 min4 servings373 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 2 spring onions
  • 2 cups ground pork
  • 1/4 cup lotus root (,minced )
  • 1/4 cup carrot (,minced )
  • 1 inch root ginger
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch
  • dash white pepper powder
  • 2 tsp. sesame oil
  • 1 tsp. oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • 1 tbsp. light soy sauce

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add chopped lotus root, carrots, cornstarch, and all the other seasonings in a bowl. Continue stirring in one directly until the pork turns light in color and quite sticky in texture.

  2. 2

    Transfer all the pork to a plate. A flat plate is preferred.

  3. 3

    Flatten the meat cake. Dig a hole in the center and place the salted duck egg yolk or a fresh egg. I use fresh egg this time. Steam for around 15 minutes to 20 minutes depending on the thickness of your meat cake.

  4. 4

    Transfer the mixture to steaming bowls. Flatten carefully.

  5. 5

    Dig a small hole in the center to hold the yolk; Steam for around 15 to 20 minutes depending on the thickness of your meat cake.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle some chopped green onion on top and serve hot.

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