Chawan Mushi is a delicate and savory Japanese steamed egg custard, often enjoyed as an appetizer. This recipe features a smooth, silky texture and is flavored with dashi, soy sauce, and a variety of ingredients like shrimp, chicken, and mushrooms.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
15min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 100 g chicken
- 500 ml dashi stock
- 4 eggs
- 100 g kamaboko (fish cake)
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 10 g mitsuba (Japanese parsley)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 4 shiitake mushrooms
- 8 shrimp
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
Directions
Step 1
In a bowl, whisk the eggs gently without creating too much foam.
Step 2
Add the dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and salt to the eggs. Mix well.
Step 3
Strain the egg mixture through a fine sieve to ensure a smooth texture.
Step 4
Divide the shrimp, chicken, shiitake mushrooms, and kamaboko among four heatproof bowls.
Step 5
Pour the egg mixture over the ingredients in each bowl.
Step 6
Cover each bowl with aluminum foil.
Step 7
Steam the bowls in a steamer over medium heat for about 15 minutes or until the custard is set.
Step 8
Garnish with mitsuba before serving.