Seriously Asian: Chawan Mushi

Name: Seriously Asian: Chawan Mushi
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 113 grams boned chicken thigh; 591 milliliters dashi; 3 eggs; 1 package Half of a of enokitake; 1 teaspoon mirin; 4 fresh shitake mushrooms; 4 raw shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1 teaspoons salt; 1 Tbsp soy sauce

Seriously Asian: Chawan Mushi might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and dairy free recipe has 149 calories, 14g of protein, and 9g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. Head to the store and pick up soy sauce, shrimp, eggs, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Beat the eggs lightly, then add the rest of the ingredients for the custard. Strain the mixture though a strainer fitted with one layer of cheesecloth.

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Preheat a steamer over high heat. Have ready 4 bowls or lidded cups.

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Bowl

Place your choice of additions into the bottom of the cups or bowls.

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For the enokitake: heat a heavy skillet and pour in a splash of olive oil or vegetable oil.

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Enoki Mushrooms

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Saute the enokitake in the skillet until golden brown, adding a bit of soy sauce or salt to taste. The mushrooms will exude quite a bit of liquid; let the liquid cook off for a few minutes as you brown the mushrooms.

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Pour the liquid into the bowls or cups and cover with saran wrap or fitted lids.

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Wrap

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Place the covered cups in the preheated steamer over high heat. When the surface turns white, about 3 to 5 minutes, reduce the heat to medium-low and steam for a further 15 minutes.

Test the custard by inserting a bamboo skewer or toothpick into the center. The custard is done when the liquid runs clear. The surface of the custard should be slick and moist.

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Serve hot or chilled in the cup.

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Servings:

113grams

boned chicken thigh 591milliliters

dashi 3

eggs 1package

Half of a of enokitake 1teaspoon

mirin 4

fresh shitake mushrooms 4

raw shrimp, shelled and deveined 1teaspoons

salt 1Tbsp

soy sauce

Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling are my top picks for Asian. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. One wine you could try is Essay Chenin Blanc. It has 4.2 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 9 dollars.