And because the process is gentler than boiling, this technique produces a more tender egg white and a creamier yolk. Watch the video to learn how to cook soft-boiled steamed eggs.

Kate Sears for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne. Reminiscent of Chinese zheng shui dan, Japanese chawanmushi and Korean gyeran jjim, these eggs cook entirely in the microwave ...