Best 2 Steamed Egg Chawan Mushi Recipes

Chawanmushi, a savory Japanese steamed egg custard, is a delightful dish that combines simplicity and elegance. Made with a few basic ingredients, including eggs, dashi (Japanese soup stock), and soy sauce, chawanmushi is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Its delicate texture and subtle flavors make it a popular choice for both adults and children. This article provides three variations of chawanmushi: a classic recipe, a seafood recipe with shrimp and scallops, and a vegetable recipe with shiitake mushrooms and carrots. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or enjoy experimenting with different flavors, these recipes offer a range of options to suit your taste and preferences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STEAMED EGG (CHAWAN MUSHI)

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This recipe is for enjoying the texture of eggs at the most tendermost but easiest level. It has the sweetest aroma I have ever tasted in eggs using the least ingredients.

Provided by CONNIEL1M

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs

Time 17m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 cup cooled chicken or fish stock
1 dash sake
½ teaspoon soy sauce
½ cup chopped cooked chicken breast meat
1 shiitake mushroom, sliced into strips
2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

In a medium bowl, whisk eggs gently while slowly pouring in the chicken stock, sake, and soy sauce. Divide the mushroom and chicken evenly between two small tea cups. Pour the egg mixture into each cup until filled.
Bring about 1 inch of water to a boil in a steamer or saucepan. Reduce heat to a simmer, and place cups into the steamer. Cover, and steam for 12 minutes, or until egg is firm but soft and silky like tofu. Garnish each cup with a sprig of parsley, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 212.6 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 526.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

MICROWAVE-STEAMED EGGS

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The reward for this delightful steamed egg dish, smooth and savory, will seem much too high for the effort. Reminiscent of Chinese zheng shui dan, Japanese chawanmushi and Korean gyeran jjim, this streamlined recipe cooks entirely in the microwave. The key to that perfect, soft-set wibble-wobble texture (think silken tofu) is using your microwave at around 500 watts - or half its power on a 1,000-watt machine. This lower heat lets the eggs and broth steam together gently until they cohere into something ethereal, existing somewhere between liquid and solid. More slurpable than chewable, it tastes fantastic as a light starter or breakfast on its own, or for lunch or dinner alongside steamed rice and other dishes to complete the spread.

Provided by Eric Kim

Categories breakfast, dinner, lunch, snack, appetizer, main course

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1 cup instant or kombu dashi (see Tip), vegetable or chicken broth, or water
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon finely snipped chives or scallion greens, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

In a medium, microwave-safe shallow cereal bowl, whisk together the eggs, dashi and salt until very well combined, at least 30 seconds. Skim off any bubbles with a spoon or pop them by blowing on them.
Cover the bowl with a microwave-safe plate and microwave at 500 watts (on 50 percent power or power level 5 on a 1,000-watt microwave) until the eggs have just set and are no longer liquid in the middle, 5 to 7 minutes. (Every machine differs, so check for doneness at 5 minutes, then in 30-second intervals after that if needed.)
Let sit in the microwave to cool slightly, then carefully remove, uncover and drizzle with the soy sauce and maple syrup, and garnish with the chives, if using. Serve immediately.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best results.
Make sure the eggs and dashi are well mixed before steaming.
Do not overcook the eggs, or they will become tough.
Be patient when steaming the eggs. It takes time for them to cook through.
Use a variety of toppings to add flavor and texture to the chawan mushi.

Conclusion:

Chawan mushi is a delicious and versatile Japanese dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its delicate flavor and smooth texture, chawan mushi is a surefire hit with everyone who tries it.