Steamed Egg Custard

Ingredients

 * 4 large eggs
 * 2 Tbs. vegetable broth
 * 1 Tbs. soy sauce
 * 1 tsp. vegetable oil
 * cilantro sprigs and chopped scallions for garnish

Directions

 * 1) In small saucepan, bring 3/4 cup water to a boil.
 * 2) Remove from heat and let cool until tepid, about 7 minutes.
 * 3) Crack eggs into medium bowl and whisk well.
 * 4) Stir in tepid water and broth.
 * 5) Pour mixture into 9-inch shallow heat-proof bowl.
 * 6) Bring small amount of water to a boil over high heat in steamer large enough to fit bowl without touching sides of steamer.
 * 7) Carefully place bowl in steamer, cover, reduce heat to medium and steam just until custard is set and barely trembles when bowl is touched, 10 to 13 minutes.
 * 8) Check water level occasionally and replenish as needed with boiling water.
 * 9) Carefully remove bowl from steamer. Pour soy sauce over custard.
 * 10) In small skillet, heat oil over high heat until hot but not smoking.
 * 11) Carefully drizzle hot oil over custard (you will hear it crackle).
 * 12) Garnish with cilantro and scallions and serve at once.