Ham and eggs Ham and eggs Ham and eggs is a dish combining various preparations of its main ingredients, ham and eggs. It has been described as a staple of "an old-fashioned American breakfast" and of the traditional English breakfast. It is also served as a lunch and dinner dish. Some notable people have professed an affinity with the dish, such as Duncan Hines and Henry Puyi. Similar dishes include bacon and eggs, Spanish eggs, the Denver omelette and Eggs Benedict. The term "ham and eggs" and some variations of it have been used in various cultural contexts. It has been used as
Chinese steamed eggs 10 minutes with water, 7 minutes with chicken broth. However, this is in addition to the time needed for pre-boiling water. This same dish can be cooked in a microwave, or in a pressure cooker. Both methods take less time, although the end product may not be of the same quality. Homemade versions might include scallion, century egg, or dried shrimp. These additional ingredients are added to the egg mixture before steaming. It can also be enjoyed with soy sauce. The taste is usually savory (as opposed to a sweet custard). Chinese steamed eggs Chinese steamed eggs or water egg