Steamed Egg Whites Hainan Style

Photo: Angie's Recipes

Ingredients

5 Egg whites

1/4 teaspoon Chicken powder

125 ml Water

1/2 teaspoon Salad oil

3 Shelled shrimps

Some dry scallops

20 grams Cucumber

1/2 teaspoon Cornstarch

Preparation

Soak the dried scallops with some water in a bowl. Microwave on high heat for 5 minutes. Rub them into thin threads after cooling down. Mix the cornstarch with scallops water.

Devine, rinse and cut the shrimps into small pieces. Marinate them with a little of pepper, salt, and rice wine for 5 minutes.

Mix egg whites, chicken bouillon and water. Steam for about 10-12 minutes until the mixture sets.

Heat up a skillet with oil, adding in the prepared shrimps and stir-fry until cooked. Add in scallops and starch solution. Spread the sauce over the steamed egg whites.

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About

"Qiongshan or Qiong Moutain" is situated on the northern coast of Hainan province, China. 'Tofu' here is not made from beancurd, but egg whites.They why is it called Tofu? Because of its smooth, silky and delicate texture resembles to 'tofu'. This is one of many well-known local specials, flavourful and delicious.