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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Chicken eggs are a nutritious ingredient used diversely in many different dishes from steamed dishes, fried dishes,…Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to transform chicken eggs into a delicious and nutritious dish of steamed chicken eggs with wormwood!
Ingredients for Steamed Chicken Eggs with Wormwood For 4 people
Ground pork 50 gr Chicken eggs 3 pieces Wormwood leaves 20 gr Minced shallots 2 bulbs Chopped chili a little Cooking oil 1/2 teaspoon Seasoning powder 1.5 teaspoons Pepper 1/2 teaspoon MSG 1/2 teaspoon
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose good ground pork
- Good ground pork will have a bright pink color, about 70% lean meat and 30% fat, fresh meat will have a characteristic aroma.
- Avoid buying ground meat that shows signs of leaking, has an unpleasant smell,…
- Rancid ground meat appears pale, feels slimy to the touch, the fat is dark in color, showing signs of crumbling or breaking apart, definitely do not buy.
- Additionally, you can also buy lean pork to chop or grind yourself using a meat grinder at home.
How to choose fresh chicken eggs
- You can use your hand to feel the surface of the eggshell; if the surface is rough and slightly textured, then it is fresh chicken eggs, while a smooth surface indicates the egg has been stored for a while.
- To check if the eggs are still fresh, gently shake them; if there is no movement, the egg is fresh, if there is strong movement, the egg is old.
- For eggs with a hard outer shell, check if there is a thin layer of powder surrounding the shell; if so, it is a fresh egg.
Tools needed
Steaming pot, bowl, knife, large bowl, spoon,…
How to Make Steamed Eggs with Mugwort
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Marinate ground meat
Put the ground pork in a bowl, add 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning, 2 minced shallots, and mix well. Marinate the meat for 15 minutes.
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Beat the eggs
Crack 3 eggs into a bowl, add 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and beat the eggs with the seasoning.
Add the marinated ground meat and 20g of finely chopped mugwort, mix all the ingredients together.
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Steam the dish
Spread 1/2 teaspoon of cooking oil evenly in the bottom of the bowl, then pour the mixed egg mixture into it.
Place the bowl of eggs into the steamer, cover, and steam for 20 minutes.
After 20 minutes, open the lid; if the surface of the eggs has set and it does not spill when tilted, the eggs are done.
Take the eggs out and sprinkle some finely chopped chili on top for decoration and flavor enhancement, and it’s ready to serve.
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Final Product
Steamed chicken egg with mugwort is hot, soft, rich in egg flavor, and fragrant with mugwort aroma. This dish is not only light and delicious but also extremely good for health, easy to eat, and suitable for all family members.
What are you waiting for? Let’s get started on making steamed mugwort eggs to treat your family!
What is wormwood?
- Wormwood originates from temperate regions of Europe, Asia, North Africa, Alaska, and North America, where some areas consider it an invasive weed that needs to be removed.
- Wormwood is also known by other names such as medicinal wormwood, leaf wormwood (Southern region), “nhả ngải” (Tày language), “quá sú” (H’mong), “cỏ linh li” (Thai),…
- Wormwood has several effects such as effective pain relief, containing antioxidants that reduce the risk of diseases related to cancer, heart disease,…
- Wormwood contains a powerful anti-inflammatory substance that can inhibit inflammation of the gastrointestinal mucosa. Additionally, wormwood steaming is also used to treat menstrual cramps.
See details: Effects of wormwood
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Above is an article guiding how to make steamed egg with mugwort with authentic flavor, delicious, and extremely simple and easy to make that anyone can do. Wishing you success with this recipe!
*Images and recipe refer to the YouTube channel Feedy Delicious Dishes.
