blue japanese tea bowl with lid - chawanmushi - HANA KARAKUSA

blue japanese tea bowl with lid - chawanmushi - HANA KARAKUSA, made in Japan

The chawanmushi (茶碗 蒸 し), literally the steamed tea bowl (茶碗, chawan) (蒸 し, mushi), is an egg custard from Japanese cuisine which has, among other ingredients, the seed of ginkgo. We also usually put chicken and shrimp in it.
It is generally available in multiple variations in its ingredients as well as in the broth used. This recipe can be easily adapted to individual tastes.