茶碗蒸し (Chawanmushi)

A savory egg custard dish steamed with seafood and vegetables.

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup dashi stock
• 1/2 tsp soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp mirin
• 4 pieces shrimp
• 4 slices shitake mushrooms

Method

1. Whisk eggs gently, avoiding bubbles.
2. Mix dashi, soy sauce, and mirin into the whisked eggs.
3. Strain the egg mixture through a fine sieve.
4. Place shrimp and mushrooms in cups, pour egg mixture over.
5. Steam for 20 minutes until set, then let rest for 5 minutes.

Chef's tips

• Steam on low heat to avoid bubbles forming in the custard
• Ensure ingredients are evenly distributed before steaming