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Chawanmushi (Steamed egg)

Prep Time:

15 Minutes

Cook Time:

15 Minutes

Serves:

2 Servings

Level:

Beginner

About the Recipe

A savory steamed egg custard dish in Japanese cuisine. Simplify cooking by using Hinode Shirodashi or Hinode Soba Sauce.

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast......60g

  • Shimeji............1/4pack

  • Kamaboko........2slices

  • Mitsuba  (optional)

  • (A) Egg...........2

         Hinode Soba Sauce .... 50ml

         Water.......350ml

Preparation

Step 1

Slice the chicken, prepare the shimeji, and whisk the eggs in the bowl.


Step 2

Combine (A) and thoroughly stain.


Step 3

Put the chicken, shimeji, kamaboko, and (A) into the cups and cover them with aluminum foil.


Step 4

Carefully set the cups into the steaming pot and place the lid on the pot.


Step 5

Steam on high heat for 1 minute, then lower the heat and steam for approximately 12 minutes until the egg mixture is firm.


Step 6

Turn off the heat and leave it for 15 mins


Step 7

Test for doneness (a skewer inserted in the center of the custards should come out clean), optionally garnish with mitsuba, and serve warm.

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