Chawanmushi

Instructions

• 1

  Prepare all the ingredients

• 2

  Whisk eggs and salt

• 3

  Add mirin and soy sauce, mix well

• 4

  Gradually add stock, mix well

• 5

  Strain to remove bubbles and impurities

• 6

  Pre-heat the steamer

• 7

  Peel and devein the shrimps. Cut into smaller pieces

• 8

  Cut chicken thigh into smaller pieces

• 9

  Peel the carrot and slice it (we need only 4 pieces)

• 10

  Slice the radish (we need only 4 pieces)

• 11

  Assemble the Chawanmushi bowls: add chicken, shrimps, mushrooms, daikon, carrots, radish and peas

• 12

  Pour egg mixture into the bowls (do not overfill them)

• 13

  Make sure the steamer is not boiling hot. Light boil/simmer is what we need. Place the bowls into the steamer and cook for 15 minutes (Cover the bowls with lids or use aluminum foil)

• 14

  Take out the bowls, check doneness with a toothpick (should be a clean stick and you should see a bit of clear liquid pouring out). Serve hot

• 15

  Enjoy!