steamed egg (chawan mushi)

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup cooled chicken or fish stock
• 1 dash
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/2 cup chopped cooked chicken breast meat
• 1 shiitake mushroom, sliced into strips
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Ready Time: 17 mins


• in a medium bowl, whisk eggs gently while slowly pouring in the chicken stock, , and soy sauce. divide the mushroom and chicken evenly between two small tea cups. pour the egg mixture into each cup until filled.
• bring about 1 inch of water to a boil in a steamer or saucepan. reduce heat to a simmer, and place cups into the steamer. cover, and steam for 12 minutes, or until egg is firm but soft and silky like tofu. garnish each cup with a sprig of parsley, and serve.