Chawanmushi (Japanese Savoury Egg Custard)

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Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3-4 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Bethica Das

Chawanmushi (Japanese Savoury Egg Custard)

#2020fav - My favourite food preparation this year is this classic Japanese Savoury Egg Custard. It is steamed in a cup / ramekin and is generally served as an appetizer. It is a very delicate and an exotic dish with small bite size portions of chicken cubes, prawns, mushrooms, etc.

Ingredient

Food ration :

3-4 servings

Cooking time :

10 minutes

eggs

1 1/2 cups

chicken stock

1/2 tsp.

soya sauce

1/2

chicken breast, cut into small cubes

2-3

mushrooms, sliced (I used Shimeji mushrooms)

1/2

carrot, sliced

3 tbsp.

spring onion, chopped

prawns, deveined & cleaned

as per taste

salt & pepper

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Marinate the chicken cubes and the prawns with a pinch of salt and pepper powder for 5 minutes.

* Step 2

In a bowl lightly whisk the eggs. Add the stock, soya sauce, pinch of pepper and salt. Mix and strain the egg mix.

* Step 3

Take 3-4 small ramekins / bowls / cups. Place some chicken cubes in each of them.

* Step 4

Pour the strained egg mix over it. (Fill only 3/4 of the cup).

* Step 5

Place some sliced mushrooms, spring onion and carrots.

* Step 6

Cover with a lid or aluminum foil and steam for 5 minutes.

* Step 7

Remove the foil & place the prawns in each ramekins. Cover with foil again & steam for 5 more minutes. Turn the heat off and let it remain covered for 5 minutes.