Chawanmushi is a classic Japanese savory egg custard steamed in a cup. The smooth and silky custard is seasoned with dashi stock and filled with pieces of tender chicken, kamaboko fish cake, and mushrooms. Experience authentic Japanese home cooking with this famous appetizer. {Vegetarian adaptable}

Chawanmushi is a savory Japanese steamed egg custard, silky soft with umami flavor. Add in bits of veg or meat. A great appetizer or side dish.

Chawanmushi is a creamy delight, a savory egg custard with an array of ingredients. The name "chawan" means teacup, and "mushi" means steamed, reflecting its gentle preparation in cozy cups. It combines eggs, dashi, soy sauce, and mirin, with ingredients like shiitake mushrooms, shrimp, chicken, and more. Each bite is an exquisite stroke on your palate. Enjoy this culinary treasure in a traditional or modern setting. It's a symbol of Japanese culinary finesse.

Silky, savory Japanese egg custards, called Chawanmushi, gently steam in the oven until just set—an elegant, ethereally light first course. Get the recipe at Food & Wine.

Chawanmushi is a traditional hot Japanese appetizer made from steamed savoury egg custard and is filled with delicious fillings of prawns, kamaboko (fish cake)…

These chawanmushi inspired steamed eggs are made with lightly beaten eggs and chicken stock, poured into bowls and steamed until just set. Topped with a homemade crispy chilli oil, where the garlic and shallots are cooked in the oil before it’s poured over the chilli flakes and spices, infusing it with all that goodness.

This is a super simple version, adapted from a recipe in Harumi’s Japanese Home Cooking, by Harumi Kurihara. Far more elaborate versions are possible, but the simplicity of this version sums up what I love most about Japanese cooking. Plus, these ingredients are all likely to be in your pantry already, or easily obtained from any grocery store. Many recipes call for covering the dishes with either plastic wrap or a tea towel during cooking, but I've found that step unnecessary so long as…

*Chawanmushi* is a classic appetizer served in many venues, from upscale Japanese restaurants to casual ramen joints.

Making Chawanmushi is easy. All you need is some basic ingredients that you have at home. The recipe, video, and explanation here: http://tasteasianfood.com/chawanmushi/