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Silken Chawanmushi

A savory steamed egg custard — light, clean, and endlessly customizable.

25 min total 10 min prep 15 min cook 4
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Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 360ml warm dashi
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp mirin
  • Shrimp, shiitake, mitsuba (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Beat eggs with dashi + seasonings; strain twice.

  2. 2

    Distribute among 4 cups; add fillings.

  3. 3

    Steam over low heat, lid cracked, 12-14 min until just set.

  4. 4

    Serve warm; the top should tremble slightly.

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Aya Tanaka

Tokyo home cook. Weeknight Japanese for busy families.

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