Ham and Egg Custard

Ham and Egg Custard

　　Egg custard is a quaint local term in Songyang for boiled poached eggs. Sugar-glazed egg custard is the most prestigious way of hosting guests in Songyang, typically reserved only for distinguished visitors or a son-in-law on his wedding visit. Ham and egg custard is a common dish served to guests, made primarily with Queshan chicken eggs—a specialty of Songyang—and bamboo leaf-smoked ham, cooked using the boiled poached egg method. The dish features tender, jade-like poached egg whites that are easy to digest, with a delicious and refreshing flavor that is very popular among locals.