Steamed Meatloaf with Hidden Eggs
Tender steamed meatloaf with a surprise hard-boiled egg in the center, surrounded by colorful peas and carrot flowers. Moist, aromatic, and perfect for an impressive yet simple meal.
Equipment
- 1 | Skillet | for sautéing
- 1 | Mixing bowl |
- 4 | Small foil molds or ramekins |
- 1 | Steamer basket |
- 1 | Knife | for cutting vegetables
- 1 | Aluminum foil | for covering
Ingredients
- 1.5 | lbs | ground pork |
- 4 | | hard-boiled eggs | peeled
- 2 | | raw eggs |
- 1 | | large carrot | for flowers and dice
- 1/2 | cup | green peas |
- 1/4 | cup | diced green beans |
- 1 | | small onion | minced
- 2 | cloves | garlic | minced
- 1 | tbsp | soy sauce |
- 1 | tsp | salt |
- 1/2 | tsp | black pepper |
- 1 | | | banana leaves | for lining
- 1 | | | aluminum foil | for covering
Instructions
- Cut carrot into flower shapes and dice remaining pieces with green beans.
- Sauté minced onion and garlic, then cook ground pork until no longer pink; season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Cool the meat mixture slightly and mix in the two raw eggs until combined.
- Line small molds with banana leaves and add a thin layer of meat mixture.
- Place one hard-boiled egg in each mold and arrange carrot flowers, peas, and green beans around it.
- Cover completely with remaining meat mixture and press gently to seal.
- Cover molds tightly with foil and steam for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest five minutes, unmold, and slice to reveal the hidden eggs.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days.
Reheat gently by steaming or in the microwave with a splash of water.
Parchment can replace banana leaves if needed.
Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.
Reheat gently by steaming or in the microwave with a splash of water.
Parchment can replace banana leaves if needed.
Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.