Chawanmushi
Savoury steamed egg custard with hidden morsels.
About Chawanmushi
A delicate savoury custard of egg and dashi is steamed in a cup with morsels of chicken, shrimp, mushroom and ginkgo nut hidden beneath the silky surface. It is eaten with a spoon, warm or chilled.
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