Chilled cream chawanmushi with a smooth texture, topped with prosciutto, baby corn, and edamame in a glass cup
Chilled Cream Chawanmushi

Cook

30 min

Portions

2 Servings

Season

Summer and Spring

Cuisine

Japanese

Category

Appetizer

Difficulty

Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Tip Chilled Cream ChawanmushiPlace [A] in a pot and heat. After boiling, simmer on medium heat for 2-3 minutes, remove the dashi packet, and let it cool.

Step 2

In a bowl, beat the egg gently, add the cooled dashi and heavy cream, mix well, then strain into serving bowls.

Step 3

Place the bowls in a pot with water up to half the height of the bowls, cover with a lid, steam on high heat for 1 minute, then reduce to very low heat and steam for about 8 minutes, ensuring no bubbles form.

Step 4

Once steamed, let it cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator.

Step 5

Before serving, garnish with boiled baby corn, edamame, and prosciutto.

Tip Chilled Cream Chawanmushi

For a fluffy finish, ensure to mix the egg without creating foam. Use chopsticks to break the egg yolk and whites by moving the chopstick tips side-to-side at the bottom of the bowl, then scoop up with the chopsticks.

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