Nutritious & Colorful Steamed Eggs Without Water
Easy No-Water, No-Microwave Steamed Egg Recipe Using the Stovetop
You can create incredibly moist and tender steamed eggs without a single drop of water or even a microwave, using just your stovetop! This recipe is packed with the sweetness of onions, the crispness of yellow bell peppers, the tang of cherry tomatoes, and the fresh aroma of chives. Adding savory sausages makes it a crowd-pleaser for both adults and children alike. It’s delicious served warm or cold, making it a versatile dish for snacks or a substantial side. Enjoy this flavorful and healthy steamed egg creation!
Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- 15 cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 onion
- 10 stalks of chives
- 2 sausages
- Pinch of salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your vegetables and sausages. Finely chop the onion and yellow bell pepper into roughly 0.5cm pieces. Slice the sausages thinly, about 0.3cm thick, keeping their round shape. Chop the chives into approximately 1cm lengths. Cut the cherry tomatoes into quarters. Having all your ingredients prepped beforehand will make the cooking process much smoother.
Step 2
Crack the 5 eggs into a bowl. To achieve a silky-smooth texture, strain the eggs through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the chalazae (the white, stringy bits). Gently whisk the eggs until well combined.
Step 3
Now, let’s start sautéing. Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped onions first and sauté until they become translucent and release their natural sweetness. This step is crucial for building flavor.
Step 4
Once the onions are translucent, add the chopped yellow bell pepper to the pan. Sauté together for about 1 minute. Avoid overcooking the bell pepper, as you want to retain its pleasant crispness.
Step 5
After sautéing the bell pepper, add the sliced sausages to the pan. Cook for another minute until the sausages are lightly browned and have released some of their savory oils.
Step 6
When the sausages are nicely browned, add the quartered cherry tomatoes. We don’t want to overcook these; they should retain some of their freshness.
Step 7
Turn the heat up slightly and stir-fry the cherry tomatoes for about 10 seconds. This quick sauté will slightly warm them while preserving their bright flavor and texture.
Step 8
Finally, add the chopped chives to the pan. Gently toss everything together just two or three times to combine. The chives will add a wonderful aromatic touch to the dish.
Step 9
Pour the whisked eggs evenly over the sautéed vegetables and sausages in the pan. Use a spatula or chopsticks to gently stir, just enough to incorporate the eggs with the other ingredients. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 10
Cover the pan with a lid. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting, even lower than low-simmer, and let it cook slowly for about 15 minutes. Careful heat management is key here. This gentle cooking process will result in incredibly moist and tender steamed eggs without any added water. Enjoy your delicious, homemade steamed egg creation, either warm or chilled!
