Sous Vide Chinese Omelette in a Mason Jar – Perfect Individual Serving

Feb 13, 20232 min read

This is a special version of the traditional Chinese omelette, which is originally steamed, but here it is cooked using sous vide for a velvety and precise texture.

Served in an individual jar, this dish is perfect for a light breakfast, a side to an Asian meal, or an elegant and refined dining experience!

Ingredients (for one serving)

🥚 100g eggs (about 2 large eggs)
💧 50g hot/boiling water
🧂 A pinch of salt
🥢 1-2 tbsp soy sauce
🥄 1 tbsp sesame oil
🌿 Chopped chives

Instructions

Preparing the Egg Mixture

Crack the eggs into a bowl, add the hot water, and mix well.

I prefer a 1:2 egg-to-water ratio. You can use a simple scale – for example, for 100g eggs, add 50ml water.

Season with a pinch of salt, but don’t overdo it, as we will add soy sauce when serving, enhancing the saltiness.

Whisk everything until smooth.

Why Use Hot Water Instead of Cold?

Using hot/boiling water helps break down the protein structure in advance, leading to a smooth and velvety texture after cooking.

Cold water may cause uneven coagulation, resulting in layered textures instead of a uniform consistency.

Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove bubbles and any coarse protein residues, ensuring a creamy and silky texture.

Sous Vide Cooking in a Mason Jar

Gently pour the mixture into an individual Mason jar (preferably 8oz or smaller).

If bubbles appear, you can remove them with a kitchen torch.

Lightly close the lid – do not tighten too much! This allows pressure to escape during cooking.

ֿSet the sous vide circulator to 78°C (172°F). Once the water reaches temperature, place the jars in the bath for 20 minutes to achieve a velvety, melt-in-your-mouth texture—right between liquid and solid.

Since sous vide cooking uses a lower temperature than traditional methods, it preserves the nutritional value of the eggs, keeping important vitamins like B12 and essential amino acids intact.

Serving & Finishing Touches

After 20 minutes, carefully remove the jar from the water and open the lid.

Gently score the omelette in a crisscross pattern inside the jar – this allows the soy sauce and sesame oil to penetrate deeply and enhance the flavors from within.