Osmanthus Double Egg Custard

Osmanthus Double Egg Custard

This delightful double-egg dish offers the best of both worlds—savory and sweet—in one simple yet flavorful recipe! Perfectly poached eggs are split into two bowls, each transformed with unique ingredients for a taste sensation. The savory version combines soy sauce, salt, tangy pickled vegetables, and fresh scallions for a rich, umami-packed bite. Meanwhile, the sweet version features a sprinkle of granulated sugar and fragrant dried osmanthus, creating a delicate, floral-infused treat. Ready in minutes, this versatile dish lets you enjoy contrasting flavors in one meal. Whether you crave something hearty or subtly sweet, these tender eggs in aromatic broth deliver comfort and excitement in every spoonful. A quick, satisfying dish that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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eggs
2 pieces

The aromatics

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water
500ml
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pickled vegetables
2 tablespoons
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scallions
1 stalk (chopped)

The sauce & seasonings

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granulated sugar
1 tablespoon
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dried osmanthus
1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Prepare 2 eggs.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Boil water.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Crack the eggs into the water.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Place the cooked eggs into two separate bowls.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Add some water from the pot into the bowls.

6. Step 6

Step 6
For one portion, make it savory! Sprinkle salt.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Pour in soy sauce.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Add some pickled vegetables.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Sprinkle scallions.

10. Step 10

Step 10
For the other portion, make it sweet! Sprinkle granulated sugar.

11. Step 11

Step 11
Sprinkle dried osmanthus.

12. Step 12

In just a few minutes, the double-egg dish is complete! You can choose to eat the sweet or savory version, it’s amazingly delicious!

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