Chawanmushi

[Ingredients]

• 435ml dashi or chicken stock

• 1tsp Japanese soy sauce

• 1tsp mirin

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 2 lightly beaten eggs

• Ingredients of your choice (e.g. shitake mushroom, crabstick, Japanese fishcake, etc)

[Steps]

1. Mix stock, soy sauce, mirin, salt and eggs in a bowl.

2. Divide egg mixture equally among 4 cups and drop ingredients in.

3. Cover cups with lids or aluminium foil, then steam for 5mins. Do not use high heat or else eggs will curdle and become tough.

4. Reduce heat and leave to steam for another 12 to 15mins or until mixture is set. Serve hot.

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