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Chawanmushi is a classic Japanese savory egg custard that is silky smooth and packed with umami. This recipe uses homemade dashi and simple ingredients like chicken and shiitake, making it a healthy and comforting dish suitable for both adults and toddlers.
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Prepare dashi by simmering kelp and bonito flakes, then cooling the liquid. → Mix whisked eggs with cooled dashi in a 1:3 ratio and season with soy sauce and salt. → Place chicken and mushrooms in bowls and pour in the egg mixture. → Steam on low heat for 13 minutes, adding mitsuba garnish near the end.
Prepare dashi by simmering kelp and bonito flakes, then cooling the liquid. → Mix whisked eggs with cooled dashi in a 1:3 ratio and season with soy sauce and salt. → Place chicken and mushrooms in bowls and pour in the egg mixture. → Steam on low heat for 13 minutes, adding mitsuba garnish near the end.
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Dashi is the foundation of Japanese cooking; using homemade dashi significantly improves the flavor of Chawanmushi.
Always let the dashi cool completely before mixing with eggs to prevent them from curdling early.
The ratio of egg to dashi (1:3) is critical for achieving the perfect silky texture.
Steaming on low heat is essential to prevent bubbles (holes) from forming in the custard.
For baby food versions, omit the soy sauce and salt to keep it low-sodium.
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