Foolproof Basic Chawanmushi Recipe

Name: Foolproof Basic Chawanmushi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 Eggs; 4 Dried shiitake mushrooms; 100 grams Chicken tender or chicken breast; 1/4 log Kamaboko; 8 sprigs Mitsuba; 4 medium-sized Shrimp; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Usukuchi soy sauce; 1 tsp Mirin; 400 ml Japanese dashi stock

Servings: persons

2 Eggs
4 Dried shiitake mushrooms
100 grams Chicken tender or chicken breast
1/4 log Kamaboko
8 sprigs Mitsuba
4 medium-sized Shrimp
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Usukuchi soy sauce
1 tsp Mirin
400 ml Japanese dashi stock

1
Rehydrate the dried shiitake mushrooms.
2
Cut chicken into 2-cm pieces and season lightly with salt and 1/2 tablespoon of sake.
3
Devein the shrimps, then boil them and remove the shells.
4
Blanch the mitsuba and tie the stems together in a knot.
5
In a sauce pan, heat 50 ml of shiitake mushroom soaking liquid and the Japanese dashi stock.
6
Add the seasoning.
7
Let it cool down.
8
Break the eggs into a bowl and beat gently without creating bubbles.
9
Add the dashi made in Step 3 and mix.
10
Strain the mixture.
11
Put the chicken, kamaboko, and shiitake mushrooms into the bowls.
12
Add the egg mixture until the bowls are about 60% full.
13
Cover with the chawanmushi bowl lids, and place the bowls into a preheated steamer.
14
First steam for 2 minutes over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low and steam for 13-15 minutes.
15
Remove the lids from the bowls and place the mitsuba and shrimp on top.
16
Return the lids and leave for about a minute.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Eggs, 4 Dried shiitake mushrooms, 100 grams Chicken tender or chicken breast, 1/4 log Kamaboko, and more.

Yes, Foolproof Basic Chawanmushi falls under the Seafood 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.

Foolproof Basic Chawanmushi

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