Kai Thun - Steamed Egg Custard

3 eggs
1 cup ground pork
1-2 tbsp preserved vegetable (available in small brown jars)
1 scallion, thinly sliced
3-4 tbsps fish sauce
3 tbps fried garlic in oil
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
water
fried garlic in oil for garnish

1. In a bowl beat eggs and stir in pork.
2. Follow with fish sauce, garlic, preserved vegetable, scallion and pepper.
3. Add about 1/4 cup water, or enough to slightly dilute the egg mixture.
4. Pour mixture into heat-proof cups (fills about 4-6 cups).
5. Steam in a steamer for 10-15 minutes or until egg mixture solidifies.
6. Sprinkle fried garlic on top for garnish.

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