Chawanmushi (savory egg custard) recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Chawanmushi is a Japanese steamed egg custard served with shrimp and mushrooms. Its soft, delicate texture and gentle savory flavor make it a lovely choice for…
Chawanmushi is a Japanese steamed egg custard served with shrimp and mushrooms. Its soft, delicate texture and gentle savory flavor make it a lovely choice for a light lunch or dinner.
Japanese · 20 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 301g serving): 176.2 kcal · protein 21.3g · carbohydrate 2.6g · fat 8.6g · sodium 875.5mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Whisk the egg mixture gently rather than vigorously to keep the surface smooth.
Tips: Once the water starts boiling, maintain medium-low heat to reduce bubbling on the surface.
Tips: Loosely cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a plate to keep steamer droplets from falling into the egg mixture.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Egg — 2 pc
- Shrimp — 5 pc
- Mushrooms — 0.5 handful
- Water — 0.5 cup
- Soy sauce — 1 tsp
- Salt — 0.2 tsp
- Green onion — 1 Tbsp