Adorable and Healthy Mini Pumpkin Steamed Dish Recipe
Nutritious and Easy Mini Pumpkin Snack
Here’s a special steamed dish made with adorable mini pumpkins! Rich in beta-carotene, which benefits eye health and boosts immunity, and packed with vitamins like A, B1, B2, and C, pumpkin is often called a ‘treasure trove of vitamins’. Enjoy this delicious and healthy dish. It’s perfect as a snack for kids or a healthy dessert for adults!
Main Ingredients- 1 mini pumpkin
- 1 egg
- 1 slice of cheese (optional)
Seasoning- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Since we’ll be eating the mini pumpkin with the skin on, wash it thoroughly, paying attention to all the crevices. Scrubbing it under running water is recommended.
Step 2
Place the washed mini pumpkin in a steamer and steam over high heat for about 15 minutes, or until tender.
Step 3
Once steamed, carefully cut off the top part of the pumpkin to create a lid. Then, use a spoon to scoop out and discard the seeds and stringy insides.
Step 4
Gently crack the egg into the hollowed-out pumpkin cavity. Be careful not to break the yolk. Prick the yolk a few times with a fork to help it cook evenly. Finally, sprinkle a tiny pinch of salt to enhance the egg’s flavor.
Step 5
Fold or cut the slice of cheese into bite-sized pieces and place it attractively over the egg. The melting cheese will add flavor, but you can omit this step if you don’t have cheese or prefer not to use it.
Step 6
Place the pumpkin lid that you cut off earlier back on top of the egg and cheese, completing the charming presentation.
Step 7
Return the pumpkin to the steamer, cover, and steam for another 10 minutes. This allows the cheese to melt and the egg to cook through completely.
Step 8
After 10 minutes, lift the lid to reveal your adorable and appetizing mini pumpkin steamed dish! The steaming pumpkin, topped with melted cheese and perfectly cooked egg, is best enjoyed when cut into four pieces and served warm. Its subtle sweetness and tender texture are incredibly satisfying. You’ll find yourself wanting to make this simple yet special dish again and again. Enjoy! ^^
