Chawan- Mushi Recipe

Name: Chawan- Mushi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon msg (optional); 1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce; 3 eggs (slightly beaten); 12 chicken breast (cut in 1-inch pieces); spinach (cut into 1-inch pieces); 5 small shiitake mushrooms (soaked in warm water, remove stems and slice); 8 -10 thin slices red kamaboko (available in Asian markets); bamboo shoot, sliced (optional); prawns

Servings: persons

2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon msg (optional)
1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
3 eggs (slightly beaten)
12 chicken breast (cut in 1-inch pieces)
spinach (cut into 1-inch pieces)
5 small shiitake mushrooms (soaked in warm water, remove stems and slice)
8 -10 thin slices red kamaboko (available in Asian markets)
bamboo shoot, sliced (optional)
prawns

1
Cook chicken pieces and shiitake (also bamboo shoots, if using) in 1/4 cup broth, 1 teaspoons soy and 1/2 teaspoons sugar for 5-10 minutes.
2
Remove chicken pieces and shiitake.
3
Add rest of chicken broth, salt, MSG, 1 teaspoons soy and 3 eggs to the remaining liquid.
4
Place small amounts of chicken, spinach, prawns, shiitake and 1 slice kamaboko in each of 4-5 bowls.
5
Divide broth mixture between bowls; garnish with slice of kamaboko.
6
Cover and steam for 15 minutes, or until custard is firm.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon msg (optional), 1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Chawan- Mushi falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chawan- Mushi

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