Steamed Egg (Chawan Mushi)

Serves: 3

Carolyne Schoen

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

52

Spice

51

Sweetness

51

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2

Eggs

1 tsp

Soy Sauce

Directions:

1

In a medium bowl, whisk eggs gently while slowly pouring in the chicken stock, sake, and soy sauce

2

Divide the mushroom and chicken evenly between two small tea cups

3

Pour the egg mixture into each cup until filled

4

Bring about 1 inch of water to a boil in a steamer or saucepan

5

Reduce heat to a simmer, and place cups into the steamer

6

Cover, and steam for 12 minutes, or until egg is firm but soft and silky like tofu

7

Garnish each cup with a sprig of parsley, and serve