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Japanese Steamed Egg (Chawanmushi recipe)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients
  

  • Eggs: 2 large
  • Water: 1 ¼ cups
  • Dashi powder: 2 teaspoons
  • Mirin: 1 tablespoon
  • Soy sauce: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: ½ teaspoon
  • Small shrimp peeled: 8 pieces
  • Shiitake mushrooms sliced: 2 caps
  • Edamame: 2 tablespoons

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, water, dashi powder, mirin, soy sauce, and salt until fully combined. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to ensure a smooth texture.
  2. Divide sliced shiitake mushrooms, shrimp, and edamame among heatproof bowls, reserving a few shrimp and edamame for topping.
  3. Gently pour the strained egg mixture over the fillings. Remove any surface bubbles with a spoon and cover each bowl tightly with aluminum foil.
  4. Place the bowls in a pot and add water until it reaches halfway up the sides. Cover the pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and steam for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat, uncover briefly to add the reserved toppings, then cover again and simmer for 3 more minutes.
  6. Turn off the heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes before serving.