Vietnamese Steamed Pork Egg Meatloaf (Printable Version)

Soft and savory Vietnamese steamed meatloaf made with ground pork, eggs, wood ear mushrooms, and glass noodles. Perfect gluten-free main dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 14 oz ground pork
02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 1 egg yolk, for topping
04 - 1.75 oz dried wood ear mushrooms, soaked and finely chopped
05 - 1.75 oz glass noodles, soaked and finely chopped

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

06 - 1 small onion, finely diced
07 - 2 scallions, finely chopped
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 tbsp fish sauce
10 - 1 tbsp gluten-free soy sauce
11 - 1 tsp sugar
12 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
13 - 1/2 tsp salt

# Method:

01 - Soak dried wood ear mushrooms and glass noodles in warm water for 10 minutes. Drain thoroughly and finely chop both ingredients.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground pork, 3 whole eggs, chopped mushrooms, glass noodles, onion, scallions, garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, black pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated and sticky.
03 - Lightly grease a heatproof dish or loaf pan with oil. Transfer the pork mixture to the dish and level the surface evenly with a spatula.
04 - Place the dish in a steamer over simmering water. Cover tightly and steam for 25-30 minutes until the loaf is firm and set.
05 - Beat the remaining egg yolk. After 25 minutes of steaming, carefully spread the yolk evenly over the top of the meatloaf. Cover and steam for an additional 5-7 minutes until the yolk is set and glossy.
06 - Remove from heat and let cool slightly for 5 minutes. Slice into portions and serve warm with jasmine rice and pickled vegetables.

# Chef's Tips:

01 -
  • The texture impossibly soft yet substantial, like a savory custard that still satisfies like real meat
  • It keeps beautifully in the fridge and actually tastes better the next day
  • The golden egg yolk topping makes it look fancy without any extra effort
02 -
  • Do not lift the lid too often while steaming or the temperature drop will make the texture uneven
  • The meatloaf should still jiggle slightly when done, it firms up as it cools
  • A shallow dish cooks more evenly than a deep one
03 -
  • Add a splash of coconut water to the mixture for subtle sweetness
  • Line your steamer with banana leaves if you want extra fragrance

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