
Japanese Chawanmushi with Dashi-Poached Chicken
A delicate, silky savory steamed egg custard that requires precise temperature control and a homemade dashi broth base.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 cups Dashi Stock
- 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce (Tamari)
- 100 grams Chicken Breast
- 4 sliced Shiitake Mushrooms
- 0.5 cup Spinach
Instructions
- 1
Whisk eggs gently to avoid bubbles and combine with cooled dashi and tamari.
- 2
Strain the egg mixture through a fine-mesh sieve twice for maximum silkiness.
- 3
Place small pieces of chicken and mushroom at the bottom of four heat-proof cups.
- 4
Pour egg mixture over the fillings and cover cups tightly with foil.
- 5
Steam on very low heat for 15-20 minutes until the custard jiggles slightly.
- 6
Garnish with blanched spinach and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
150
kcal
Protein
14
g
Carbs
3
g
Fat
8
g
Fiber
1
g
Sugar
1
g
Sodium
580
mg
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