A lower-calorie way to make Steamed minced pork with egg
Steamed minced pork with egg: silky egg custard with lean pork and mushrooms
Lean minced pork, egg and shiitake steam gently into a silky savoury custard with spring onion, at about 345 kcal per serving.
For Steamed minced pork with egg, control surface moisture, batch size and measured oil; verify a visible texture or temperature cue before moving on. Steamed minced pork with egg should retain its familiar Singaporean texture, have a safely cooked centre and leave no watery or greasy pool on the plate.
What changes—and what stays
From fatty mince with salted egg and extra oil is often 480–620 kcal to 345 calories
Use lean pork, fresh egg and mushroom broth; steam gently without added finishing oil. Shiitake, ginger, light soy, white pepper and spring onion deepen the clean steamed flavour.
| Part | Conventional | Lighter | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core method | More added fat or a heavier proportion | Use lean pork, fresh egg and mushroom broth; steam gently without added finishing oil | Shiitake, ginger, light soy, white pepper and spring onion deepen the clean steamed flavour. |
How the flavor stays
Shiitake, ginger, light soy, white pepper and spring onion deepen the clean steamed flavour.
A cost rule that survives inflation
Eggs, tofu and mushrooms expand 800 g pork into eight protein-rich portions.
Ingredients for 8
Measure first; timing is part of how this recipe uses less fat.
- 800 glean minced pork
- 10eggs
- 500 gsilken tofu
- 300 gshiitake mushrooms
- 650 mlunsalted mushroom broth
- 120 gspring onion
- 30 gginger
- 45 mllight soy and sesame oil
Method
Each step includes heat, a visible cue, and a recovery.
Step 1 · follow the visible cue
Prepare and control moisture
Soak and squeeze mushrooms, mince them; keep pork cold and strain beaten eggs.
Look for: Egg is bubble-free, mushrooms dry and pork remains chilled.
Step 2 · follow the visible cue
Build the flavour base
Mix pork briefly with mushroom, ginger and soy, spread a thin even layer in a wide dish.
Look for: Pork layer is level without compacted lumps or liquid.
Step 3 · follow the visible cue
Cook with precise heat
Combine egg with warm broth, pour through a sieve and steam under a loose cover on low heat.
Look for: Custard edges are set while the centre still trembles gently.
Step 4 · follow the visible cue
Finish and verify texture
Continue until pork reaches 71 °C, rest covered and scatter spring onion.
Look for: Surface is silky without craters and the cut shows moist cooked pork.
Calories at the same serving size
155 kcal · 31% lower estimated
The estimate uses the listed ingredients divided into 8 servings. Brand labels, trimming, and the amount left in the pan can change the result.
Keep the leftovers in the same spirit
Cool Steamed minced pork with egg within two hours, refrigerate airtight for up to three days and reheat only the portion needed.
Cool Steamed minced pork with egg within two hours, refrigerate airtight for up to three days and reheat only the portion needed.
Frequently asked questions
Can Steamed minced pork with egg be prepared ahead?
Yes. Cool wet and crisp components separately, then combine during gentle reheating or just before serving. Cool Steamed minced pork with egg within two hours, refrigerate airtight for up to three days and reheat only the portion needed.
What does the calorie estimate for Steamed minced pork with egg include?
One listed serving using only the measured ingredients; extra rice, noodles, bread, sauces and garnishes are excluded. Use lean pork, fresh egg and mushroom broth; steam gently without added finishing oil.
- lean minced pork800 g
- eggs10
- silken tofu500 g
- shiitake mushrooms300 g
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Recipe development and nutrition review: CaloNote Editorial
This editorial recipe uses ingredient-level nutrition estimates and reviewed cooking principles. It is not represented as physically test-cooked, and nutrition is approximate.
- Singapore Health Promotion Board — Energy and nutrient composition
- HealthHub Singapore — My Healthy Plate
Published and last reviewed: August 25, 2026
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