Chawanmushi (Savory Egg Custard)
Ingredients
4 eggs
1/2 cup dashi
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin
1 teaspoon salt
1 block firm tofu, cut into small cubes
1/4 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms
1/4 cup thinly sliced carrot
1 green onion, thinly sliced
Method
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and salt.
2. Pour mixture into a large, deep saucepan. Add tofu, shiitake mushrooms, carrot, and green onion.
3. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until custard is set and vegetables are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
4. Serve hot or cold.
Potential changes & improvements
-Add other vegetables such as mushrooms, corn, or peas
-Try different types of tofu such as silken or extra-firm
-Add protein such as chicken, shrimp, or crab
What other food it works well with
-Rice
-Miso soup
-Vegetables
Common Mistakes
-Not whisking the egg mixture thoroughly enough before adding it to the pan
-Adding too many vegetables, which can make the custard watery
-Not cooking the custard long enough, which can result in a runny custard
Nutritional Information
-Calories: 190
-Fat: 10 g
-Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
-Cholesterol: 327 mg
-Sodium: 1540 mg
-Carbohydrates: 10 g
-Fiber: 1 g
-Sugar: 5 g
-Protein: 12 g
Allergens
-Eggs
-Soy
-Wheat
-Fish