Steamed Pork Mince with Salted Egg Yolk

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-07-28

A comforting Cantonese dish featuring finely minced pork steamed with rich salted egg yolks for a savory, silky texture. This Chinese-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground pork, salted egg yolks, ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 400 g ground pork
• 3 large, cooked and chopped salted egg yolks
• 1 tbsp, finely minced ginger
• 2 stalks, finely chopped scallions
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a mixing bowl, combine 400 g ground pork, 3 chopped salted egg yolks, 1 tbsp finely minced ginger, and 2 chopped scallions.
2. Step 2: Add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp white pepper, and 2 tbsp water to the mixture; stir well until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is sticky.
3. Step 3: Transfer the mixture into a shallow heatproof dish, spreading it evenly to about 1-inch thickness.
4. Step 4: Prepare a steamer by bringing water to a rolling boil over high heat, then place the dish inside and cover tightly.
5. Step 5: Steam for 20 minutes until the pork is cooked through and fragrant.
6. Step 6: Remove from the steamer and serve warm, garnished with extra chopped scallions if desired.