
Steamed Egg Custard (Zheng Shui Dan)
Silky Chinese steamed egg custard with soy and sesame

Convert Water between metric and US cooking measurements.
| Milliliters | Cups |
|---|---|
| 1 ml | 1 ml (< ½ tsp) |
| 5 ml | ≈ 1 tsp |
| 10 ml | ≈ 2 tsp |
| 25 ml | ≈ 1 ¾ tbsp |
| 50 ml | ≈ ¼ cup |
| 100 ml | ≈ ⅜ cup |
| 250 ml | ≈ 1 cup |
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