World Flavors Cookbook

Chawanmushi (Savory Steamed Egg Custard)

A delicate, silky-smooth savory egg custard steamed in a cup, flavored with dashi and filled with shrimp, chicken, and shiitake mushrooms.

Cuisine: Japan

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 450ml dashi stock (cooled)
• 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp mirin
• 4 small shrimp, 4 slices chicken, 4 ginkgo nuts
• 4 slices kamaboko, 1 shiitake mushroom, sliced

Instructions

1. Gently whisk eggs with dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to ensure no bubbles.
2. Place shrimp, chicken, and mushrooms at the bottom of 4 individual cups.
3. Pour the egg mixture over carefully.
4. Steam on low heat for 12-15 minutes until set but still jiggly.
5. The top should be smooth like glass. Garnish with mitsuba leaf.