Description
Delight in these savory Chive Egg Cakes featuring a flavorful blend of ground pork, prawns, and fresh Chinese chives, baked to perfection with a light and fluffy egg and milk mixture. This simple oven-baked dish is perfect for a nutritious breakfast or satisfying snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seafood
- 100 gram Ground Pork
- 50 gram Prawns
Vegetables and Herbs
- 150 gram Chinese Chives
Wet Ingredients
- 3 Eggs
- 250 milliliter Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Light Soy Sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Sesame Oil
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- to taste Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (356 degrees Fahrenheit) to prepare for baking the egg cakes evenly.
- Mix Meat and Seasonings: Combine ground pork and prawns in a bowl. Add chicken bouillon powder, granulated sugar, salt, light soy sauce, sesame oil, and ground black pepper. Stir in chopped Chinese chives, then refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs and mix thoroughly with the milk to create a smooth base.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the egg and milk mixture into the chilled meat and chive mixture. Gently stir to distribute ingredients evenly without overmixing.
- Scoop and Bake: Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners and scoop the mixture evenly into each liner. Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until the cakes are set and slightly golden on top.
- Serve: Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then serve these tasty egg cakes warm and enjoy their savory goodness.
Notes
- You can substitute ground pork with ground chicken or turkey for a leaner option.
- For a dairy-free version, replace milk with almond or soy milk.
- Be careful not to overbeat the eggs to keep the cakes tender.
- These egg cakes can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- Add a touch of chili flakes if you prefer a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Keywords: Chive Egg Cakes, Chinese Chives, Ground Pork, Prawns, Baked Egg Cake, Savory Egg Muffin, Breakfast recipe, Chinese cuisine
