Smoked Japanese Delicate Chawanmushi
A delicate Japanese steamed egg custard infused with smoky flavors, perfect for a light and refreshing meal.
Ingredients
- ●4 chawanmushi cupssilicone cups for steaming
- ●2 cups dashi brothstore-bought or homemade
- ●2 tbsp soy sauceoptional, for added depth
- ●1 tbsp mirinsweet Japanese cooking wine
- ●1 cup shirataki noodlesoptional, for added texture
- ●1 cup cabbageshredded, for added flavor
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the dashi broth according to the package instructions.
- 2
Cut the cabbage into small shreds and set aside.
- 3
Cook the shirataki noodles according to the package instructions and set aside.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the dashi broth, soy sauce, and mirin.
- 5
Pour the mixture into the prepared chawanmushi cups.
- 6
Add the cooked shirataki noodles and shredded cabbage to the cups.
- 7
Cover the cups with a piece of parchment paper or a clean cloth.
- 8
Steam the cups for 12-15 minutes, or until the egg is set.
- 9
Remove the cups from the steamer and let cool for a few minutes.
- 10
Serve the chawanmushi warm, garnished with thinly sliced green onions and soy sauce if desired.