Japanese Chawanmushi with Dashi and Shiitake

Ingredients

• 4 Eggs
• 2 cups Dashi Stock
• 1 tsp Soy Sauce (Tamari)
• 1 tsp Mirin
• 4 Shiitake Mushrooms
• 100 g Chicken Thigh
• 1 sprig Mitsuba or Parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk eggs gently to avoid bubbles; strain through a fine-mesh sieve twice.

2. 2

   Combine strained eggs with cooled dashi, tamari, and mirin.

3. 3

   Place sliced mushrooms and small chicken pieces at the bottom of four heat-proof cups.

4. 4

   Pour egg mixture slowly over the back of a spoon into the cups.

5. 5

   Steam at a very low simmer for 15-20 minutes until the center jiggles slightly like jelly.

6. 6

   Garnish with mitsuba and serve immediately.