Japanese-Style Steamed Egg Custard (Chawanmushi)
A traditional Japanese dish made with steamed egg custard, typically served as a side or light meal. This version is infused with the flavors of coriander and served in a delicate cup.
Ingredients
- β6-8 chawanmushi cups
- β2 cups water
- β2 tbsp light soy sauce
- β1 tsp sugar
- β1/4 tsp coriander seedsground
- β1/4 tsp salt
- β1 tsp dashi powder
- β4 eggs
- β2 tbsp mirin
Instructions
- 1
Combine water, soy sauce, sugar, coriander seeds, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 2
Add dashi powder and stir to combine.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and mirin.
- 4
Strain the dashi mixture into a clean bowl, discarding the solids.
- 5
Add the egg mixture to the dashi mixture and whisk until smooth.
- 6
Pour the mixture into the chawanmushi cups.
- 7
Steam the cups over boiling water for 12-15 minutes, or until the egg is set.
- 8
Remove from heat and serve warm.