Japanese Chawanmushi with Truffled Edamame
A delicate, savory steamed egg custard that tests your ability to create a perfectly smooth, bubble-free texture.

Total
45 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 Eggs
- 2 cups Dashi Stock
- 100 g Chicken Thigh
- 0.5 cup Edamame (shelled)
- 1 tsp Truffle Oil
- 1 tbsp Mirin
- 0.5 tsp Salt
Instructions
- 1
Whisk eggs gently with dashi, mirin, and salt, avoiding any foam or bubbles.
- 2
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve twice.
- 3
Place small pieces of raw chicken and edamame at the bottom of four ceramic cups.
- 4
Pour the egg mixture over the back of a spoon into the cups to prevent bubbles.
- 5
Cover cups with foil and steam on low heat for 15-20 minutes until just set but still jiggly.
- 6
Drizzle with truffle oil before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
190
10% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
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