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Japanese Chawanmushi with Dashi-Poached Chicken
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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. 1

    Whisk eggs gently to avoid bubbles and combine with cooled dashi and tamari.

  2. 2

    Strain the egg mixture through a fine-mesh sieve twice for maximum silkiness.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Pour egg mixture over the fillings and cover cups tightly with foil.

  5. 5

    Steam on very low heat for 15-20 minutes until the custard jiggles slightly.

  6. 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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