Easy & Delicious Chawanmushi Recipe - Japanese Steamed Egg Custard 🥚🍵

🎉 Welcome to our delightful kitchen! Today's special is Chawanmushi 🥚, a silky smooth Japanese steamed egg custard, perfect as an appetizer or a side dish. Let's dive into this light yet flavorful treat!

Ingredients: (For 2 servings)
🥚 1 egg
💧 150cc water
🌿 1 tablespoon white soy sauce
For the Filling:
🐔 80g chicken tenderloin seasoned with 1/2 teaspoon each of sake and soy sauce
🌰 2 ginkgo nuts
🍄 Shiitake mushrooms, fresh or dried (rehydrated)
🌱 A little watercress or mitsuba (frozen or fresh)

Easy Steps:
1, Prep Shiitake: Rehydrate dried shiitake mushrooms in water until soft.

2, Prepare Chicken: Cut chicken into small pieces and marinate.

3, Beat Eggs: Mix eggs gently in a pouring-friendly container.

4, Mix Liquid: Add water and white soy sauce to eggs. Mix gently to avoid foaming.

5, Boil Water: Prepare a pot of boiling water for steaming.

6, Assemble: Place chicken and ginkgo nuts in containers, pour in the egg mixture through a sieve.

7, Steam: Place containers in the pot, cover slightly ajar, and steam for 10 minutes.

8, Add Shiitake: Place shiitake on top and steam for another 5 minutes.

9, Add mitsuba towards the end if using fresh.

10, Serve: Enjoy your Chawanmushi warm, a velvety delight in every spoonful!
Ready to Enjoy! Savor your warm and velvety Chawanmushi 🥄.

🌟 Customize your Chawanmushi with ingredients like shrimp 🦐 or scallops for an extra flavorful twist!

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Happy Cooking! 🍳💕

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