Simple Chawan-mushi (Steamed Egg Custard) with Cherry Blossoms & Fava Beans

1. 1

   Soak the preserved cherry blossom in water to remove the saltiness.

2. 2

   Boil the fava beans and shell them.

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   Slice the fish sausage and cut off a little triangle on an edge to make them look like cherry blossom petals.

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   Add the shiro dashi to the eggs and combine well.

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   Stir in water to 4 little by little.

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   Put the fava beans and sausage slices in individual serving dishes.

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   Strain 5 egg mixture through a fine sieve into the dishes.

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   Put the dishes in a steamer.

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   Steam them over a high heat for 2 minutes and turn the heat to low.

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    Continue to steam for a further 10 to 12 minutes.

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    Garnish with the prepared cherry blossom on top.

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    You can make your chawan-mushi more luxurious by adding tinned crab meat, scallops and clams.

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    These are the ingredients for using a steamer.

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    If you want to use an oven, follow its manual.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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