Vietnamese Steamed Pork Egg Meatloaf (Print)
Classic Vietnamese steamed pork and egg loaf with mushrooms and glass noodles
# What You Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 oz ground pork
02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 1 egg yolk, for topping
04 - 1.8 oz dried wood ear mushrooms, soaked and finely chopped
05 - 1.8 oz glass noodles, soaked and finely chopped
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
06 - 1 small onion, finely diced
07 - 2 scallions, finely chopped
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Seasonings
09 - 1 tbsp fish sauce
10 - 1 tbsp soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
11 - 1 tsp sugar
12 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
13 - 1/2 tsp salt
# How to Make:
01 - Soak dried wood ear mushrooms and glass noodles in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and finely chop both ingredients.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground pork, 3 whole eggs, chopped mushrooms, glass noodles, onion, scallions, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly until completely incorporated and sticky.
03 - Lightly grease a heatproof dish or loaf pan with oil. Transfer the pork mixture to the dish and level the surface with a spatula.
04 - Place the dish in a steamer over simmering water. Cover and steam for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatloaf is firm and set.
05 - Beat the remaining egg yolk. After 25 minutes of steaming, carefully spread the yolk evenly over the top of the meatloaf. Cover and steam for an additional 5-7 minutes until the yolk is glossy and fully set.
06 - Remove from heat and let cool slightly for 5 minutes. Slice and serve warm with jasmine rice and pickled vegetables, or use as a filling for banh mi.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The steaming creates an impossibly tender texture that feels like a warm hug
- It's one of those make-ahead dishes that actually tastes better the next day
- Perfect for busy weeknights because most of the work is hands-off steaming time
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- The steam needs to be steady but not violently boiling, or you'll end up with a bubbly, uneven texture
- Letting it rest for 10 minutes after steaming makes slicing so much cleaner and easier
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- A glass baking dish lets you monitor the cooking without lifting the lid
- Room temperature ingredients mix more evenly and prevent the eggs from scrambling