Description
Chawanmushi is a savory Japanese steamed egg custard. Enjoy this smooth and flavorful dish as a light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup dashi stock
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 4 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 4 shrimp, cooked
- 4 pieces of kamaboko (fish cake), sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Whisk eggs lightly in a bowl.
- Add dashi stock, soy sauce, and mirin to the eggs. Mix well.
- Strain the egg mixture through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother texture.
- Arrange shiitake mushrooms, shrimp, and kamaboko in individual serving cups.
- Pour egg mixture into the cups.
- Cover cups with lids or aluminum foil.
- Steam for 15-20 minutes, or until the custard is set.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust dashi stock to your preference.
- You can add other ingredients such as chicken or ginkgo nuts.
- Be careful not to overcook the custard.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg