Rice & noodles

Rice Cooker Steamed Egg over Rice

Cook rice and silky steamed egg together—drizzle soy over the egg and eat with rice in one bowl.

Total 17 min Rice cooker Easy 1 servings
Rice cooker 10-minute mealsCooking for one
Rice Cooker Steamed Egg over Rice

Egg-to-water ratio about 1:1.5; strain for a finer custard; steaming with rice saves time.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 5 min · Cook 12 min

  1. Prep: Cooked white rice 1bowl, Eggs 2; rinse rice if using and chop vegetables.
  2. "Prep: Cooked white rice 1bowl, Eggs 2; rinse rice if using and chop vegetables."
  3. Put rice and water in the rice cooker inner pot; add 1 cup water to the outer pot.
  4. Beat eggs with water and a pinch of salt; strain into a heatproof bowl.
  5. Set the egg bowl on the rice or a steam rack; cover and run normal cook cycle.
  6. After it switches off, rest 3 minutes—the egg should be pudding-soft.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • Cover the egg bowl with vented film for a smoother surface.

Best fresh; steamed egg weeps if refrigerated.

FAQ

No rice cooker?

Steam over boiling water, medium heat 12 minutes, off heat 3 minutes.