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Chawanmushi (Japanese Steamed Egg)
4.5 from 18 votes

Chawanmushi (Japanese Steamed Egg)

This Chawanmushi recipe will give you a framework for making this savory Japanese steamed egg with ingredients you have on hand.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • ½ cup egg (about 2 large eggs)
  • 1 ½ cup dashi stock
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 10 grams edamame
  • 50 grams Shrimp
  • 50 grams scallops
  • 30 grams shiitake (trimmed and sliced)
  • mitsuba (optional for garnish)
  • salmon roe optional for garnish, aka Ikura

Instructions

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  1. Break the eggs into a bowl and beat them until uniform in color.
  2. Add the dashi, and salt and mix everything together evenly.
  3. Let the mixture rest until the bubbles disappear, or use a wire mesh skimmer to remove any foam on top. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any chunks of albumin or chalaza.
  4. Add the edamame, shrimp, scallops and shiitake (or your choice of mix-ins) into heat-safe ceramic cups or ramekins.
  5. Divide the egg mixture evenly between the cups, and cover them with lids, or aluminum foil.
  6. Bring about ½-inch of water to a boil in a pot that's deep enough to hold the cups.
  7. Lay a dishtowel at the bottom of the pot, and then place the cups on top of the towel.
  8. Cover the pot with a lid and steam the Chawanmushi until the custard reaches a temperature of at least 160 degrees F or 71 C.
  9. Carefully remove the cups from the pot and then garnish with your choice of toppings. I used steamed shrimp, mitsuba, and ikura for mine.
  10. Chawanmushi can be served hot or cold.

Nutrition Information

Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 197mg (66%) Sodium 835mg (35%) Potassium 253mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 219IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 83mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% Daily Value*

Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 197mg 66%
Sodium 835mg 35%
Potassium 253mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 219IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 83mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.