Chawanmushi (Savory Egg Custard)
Chawanmushi, a traditional Japanese savory egg custard, offers a comforting blend of silky texture and umami flavors. Steamed to perfection, this dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups dashi stock (homemade or instant)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 tbsp mirin
- 2 chopped green onions
- 4 prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare dashi stock according to package instructions if using instant.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs gently until smooth; avoid creating bubbles.
- Stir in dashi stock, soy sauce, and mirin until fully combined.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into another bowl for ultra-smooth custard.
- Divide the egg mixture into small cups or ramekins; add prawns and shiitake mushrooms on top.
- Steam cups in a steamer basket over simmering water for 15-20 minutes until set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving, garnished with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 290mg