Susan
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Chawanmushi

Chawanmushi

This delicious and easy-to-make Chawanmushi recipe is perfect for toddlers in Australia! A steamed egg custard dish, it is lightly sweet and savoury, with a creamy and slightly firm consistency - perfect for little fingers. Quick and easy to make, it’s sure to become a family favourite with its wonderful flavour and texture! With this recipe, we provide simple step-by-step instructions and tips to ensure a delicious result every time. So why not try making this delicious Japanese dish with your toddler today!

General Information:

  • Servings: 4
  • Keywords: Chawanmushi, egg custard, japanese cuisine
  • Calories: 140
  • Protein: 8.2 g
  • Carbs: 8.8 g
  • Fat: 7.3 g
  • Preparation Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients (separated by category):

Base

  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 cup of Dashi broth (To make Dashi broth, combine 5 cups of water with 1 teaspoon of kombu, a type of sea kelp, and 4 ounces of dried bonito flakes in a large saucepan. Heat over medium heat until it comes to a simmer, then reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Strain the dashi broth through a strainer lined with cheesecloth or a paper towel)

Fillings (sized to not be a choking hazard to children)

  • 3 ounces of cooked shrimp
  • 3 ounces of firm tofu, cut into small cubes
  • 4 shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
  • 1/4 cup of ginkgo nuts
  • 2 teaspoons of light soy sauce

Directions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and the dashi broth until combined.

  2. First, prepare the molds by lightly oiling 4 small custard cups.

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  1. Arrange the fillings in the custard cups. Start by adding the shrimp, then add the tofu, mushrooms, and gingko nuts.

  2. Now, it’s time for the egg mixture! Pour it into the cups making sure to cover all the ingredients in the cups.

  3. Place the cups into a steamer and steam for 10 minutes over a medium heat.

  4. Once the custard is cooked through, remove from the steamer and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Serve your Chawanmushi with a side of steamed rice and a light salad. Yum!

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