Chawanmushi

Steamed Savory Custard

SUMMARY

Indulge in a warm, velvety bowl of Chawanmushi—smooth soy custard infused with the deep umami of mushrooms and seaweed. Perfectly comforting for chilly nights!

Ingredients: (serves 4)

• 700g (25 oz) soy milk (hot)
• 12g (0.4 oz) diced vegetarian ham
• 12g (0.4 oz) diced shiitake mushroom
• 12 g (0.4 oz) diced pickled mustard stem (zha cai)
• a small amount of minced celery
• a small amount of shredded seaweed (nori)
• a small amount of goji berries
• ¼ tsp. sweet potato starch
• 12g (0.4 oz) minced carrot

Seasonings:

• 1 tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. sugar
• soy sauce (to taste)
• white pepper powder (to taste)

Instructions:

• Add soy sauce, salt, sugar, white pepper powder, and sweet potato starch to the hot soy milk, and mix well.
• Sauté the diced shiitake mushrooms and vegetarian ham, stir-fry the diced pickled mustard stem and place them at the bottom of a bowl along with the minced carrot.
• Pour soy milk mixture into the bowl.
• Steam for 50-60 minutes.When done, garnish with shredded seaweed, goji berries, and minced celery.