steamed egg

English

Alternative forms

• steamed eggs

Noun

steamed egg (uncountable)

1. An East Asian dish of beaten eggs and water steamed until firm with a spongy texture. Other ingredients may be added.

Synonyms

• steamed egg custard
• gyeran-jjim (the Korean equivalent)
• chawanmushi (the Japanese equivalent)

Translations

beaten eggs and water steamed until firm

• Korean: 계란찜 (gyeranjjim)