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Japanese Steamed Egg (Chawanmushi) Recipe

A delicate and savory Japanese steamed egg custard.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups dashi stock
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon mirin
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 4 pieces shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 4 pieces shiitake mushrooms, sliced

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs gently.
  2. Add dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, and salt to the eggs. Mix well.
  3. Strain the mixture through a sieve to remove any lumps.
  4. Divide the shrimp and mushrooms among four small cups.
  5. Pour the egg mixture over the shrimp and mushrooms.
  6. Cover each cup with aluminum foil.
  7. Steam the cups in a steamer for about 20 minutes, or until the egg custard is set.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 150mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Chawanmushi, Steamed egg
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