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Classic Hong Kong Style Crispy Egg Puffs Recipe

groups4 servingsspeedMediumcountertopsPrep: 60 minsskilletCook: 10 minsscheduleTotal: 70 minsoutdoor_grillBaked
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skilletInstruction

13 Steps Total

schedulePrepare in advance

  • circleThe batter needs to be chilled in the refrigerator for 1 hour in advance1h
01
Preparation
00:01:24

Mix 2 tbsp custard powder, 60g tapioca flour, and 20g baking powder into 280g flour.

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All dry powders must be thoroughly mixed

otherwise, fermentation and texture will be uneven

Ingredients:Custard powder (2 tbsp)tapioca flour (60 g)Baking powder (20 g)all-purpose flour (280 g)
Tools:bowl
02
Preparation
00:01:31

Sift the mixed dry ingredients and set aside.

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Ensure no lumps remain during sifting.

Ingredients:all-purpose flour
Tools:Sifter
03
Preparation
00:01:35

Crack 4 eggs, add 200g sugar, and mix well.

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Sugar must be fully dissolved, otherwise there will be sugar granules at the bottom.

Ingredients:Egg (4 piece)sugar (200 g)
Tools:bowl
04
Preparation
00:01:44

Add 60g evaporated milk and stir slowly until combined.

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Add evaporated milk gradually to avoid splashing.

Ingredients:evaporated milk (60 g)
Tools:bowl
05
Preparation
00:01:47

Add 300g water in several portions and stir well.

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Adding water in portions helps liquids blend more easily.

Ingredients:water (300 g)
Tools:bowl
06
Preparation
00:01:54

Add flour into the egg mixture in portions, stir slowly until smooth, and rest for 10 minutes until completely free of lumps.

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Flour must be added in batches and stirred thoroughly

otherwise, lumps will form and ruin the texture

Ingredients:all-purpose flour
Tools:bowl
07
Preparation
00:02:09

Add 10 drops of vanilla oil, mix, and finally add 50g vegetable oil and stir well.

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Vegetable oil must be added last and mixed well, otherwise oil-water separation will ruin the batter.

Ingredients:vanilla oil (10 piece)vegetable oil (50 g)
Tools:bowl
08
Waiting Time
00:02:16

Place in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour up to overnight before use.

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Use the chilled batter within 2 days to ensure freshness.

Tools:refrigerator
09
Active Cooking
00:02:56
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Be careful of burns when operating hot electrical appliances, avoid touching hot metal molds.

Prepare the egg puff machine, preheat to 180°C, and brush a small amount of oil onto the molds.

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The mold must be preheated properly and oiled evenly

otherwise, the batter will stick and break

Ingredients:vegetable oil
Tools:egg puff machinebrush
10
Active Cooking
00:03:02
warningStay safe

Wear gloves when operating hot molds to prevent burns from overflowing batter or steam.

Pour batter into a cup, fill the mold to about 80% full, shake left and right until filled, immediately close, flip, and shake within 10 seconds.

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Must close and flip within 10 seconds of pouring, otherwise the grid won't fill properly and shape will be ruined.

Tools:glovesegg puff machinemeasuring cup
11
Active Cooking
00:03:25
warningStay safe

Steam will escape when opening hot molds, keep your face away to prevent burns.

Bake 2.5 minutes on each side, total 5 minutes, open to check and remove when about 70% done.

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Must bake 2.5 minutes per side

otherwise, the inside remains uncooked and crust won't crisp up

Tools:egg puff machinescraper
12
Active Cooking
00:03:33

Turn on the fan immediately after removing from the oven for about half a minute. Enjoy within 10 minutes for best texture.

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Must blow with a fan immediately after taking out, otherwise trapped steam will make the crust soggy.

Tools:platefan
13
Preparation
00:03:47

Add a little beer into the remaining batter, mix well, and pour into the mold to bake.

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Add beer in moderate amount

too much will make the batter too runny and affect shaping

Ingredients:beer (100 ml)
Tools:egg puff machine

groceryAll Ingredients

all-purpose flour280 g
Baking powder20 g
sugar200 g
Custard powder2 tbsp
tapioca flour60 g
water300 g
Egg4 piece
evaporated milk60 g
vegetable oil50 g
vanilla oil10 piece
beer100 ml

blenderAll Tools Needed

bowlSifterrefrigeratoregg puff machinebrushglovesmeasuring cupscraperplatefan