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Impress your friends with Chawan Mushi, a comforting and silky smooth Japanese egg custard steamed in a cup. It makes a lovely starter to any meal. | RotiNRice.com
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Chawan Mushi

Impress your friends with Chawan Mushi, a comforting and silky smooth Japanese egg custard steamed in a cup. It makes a lovely starter to any meal.
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Appetizer
Cuisine : Japanese
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings : 2
Calories : 125kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 sticks asparagus (trimmed and cut diagonally into 2½-inch pieces)
  • 4 medium shrimps (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 piece surimi fish stick (cut diagonally into 4 pieces)

Egg Custard

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ cups slightly warm water (360ml)
  • ½ tsp dashi
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp mirin
  • 2 tsp soy sauce

Instructions
 

  • Bring a small pot of water to boil. Lightly salt the water and cook asparagus for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and drain. Add shrimps and cook until they curl and turn pink. Remove and drain.
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  • Place 1½ cups (360ml) warm water in a medium sized bowl. Add instant dashi and salt. Stir to dissolve. Add mirin and soy sauce. Set aside to cool.
  • Once water is cooled, add eggs. Beat lightly with a whisk. Strain into another bowl.
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  • Bring a large pan of water to boil. Place a steaming rack in the pan. Reduce heat to medium low.
  • Divide asparagus, shrimps, and fish sticks between 2 egg cups or ramekins. Slowly pour the egg mixture evenly between the two egg cups.
  • Carefully place egg cups or ramekins into the prepared steamer. Cover cups with chawan lid or aluminum foil if using ramekins. Place cover on steamer and steam on low heat for 15 minutes or until eggs are set.
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  • Remove and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal
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