Chawanmushi

(Serves 4)

3 eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup dashi (see recipe) 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sake 1 boneless chicken breast, cut into ½? cubes 8 raw shrimp, peeled, tails intact 4 shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced 1/2 cup spinach leaves, quickly blanched

In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, dashi, soy sauce, sake, and sugar. Strain the egg mixture into a large measuring cup. Divide the chicken, spinach, and shitake into 4 portions and place some of each into the bottom of four custard cups. Pour ¼ of the egg mixture into each cup. Top each cup with two shrimp Cover the cups with squares of aluminum foil. Place in a steam kettle and steam for 15 to 20 minutes, until custard is lightly set. Serve warm or chilled.

#japanese #geisha #chawanmushi