Chawanmushi with Shrimp and Shiitake

Ingredients

• 3 large Eggs
• 2 cups Dashi stock
• 6 medium Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 4 Shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tsp Soy sauce
• 1 tsp Mirin
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Green onion, thinly sliced(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Dissolve dashi in 2 cups warm water and let cool to room temperature (5 minutes).

2. 2

   Whisk eggs gently in a bowl — avoid creating bubbles — then combine with dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and salt. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve (5 minutes).

3. 3

   Divide shrimp and shiitake mushrooms between two small heatproof cups or ramekins, then pour the egg mixture over them (3 minutes).

4. 4

   Cover each cup with foil. Place in a steamer over simmering water, cover, and steam over low heat for 20-25 minutes until the custard is just set with a slight wobble (25 minutes).

5. 5

   Top with green onion and serve warm (2 minutes).