Steamed Egg (Chawan Mushi)

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Steamed Egg (Chawan Mushi)
17 min.
2
145kcal

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Steamed Egg (Chawan Mushi): A Delightful, Gluten-Free, and Dairy-Free Main Course

Discover the exquisite taste of Steamed Egg (Chawan Mushi), a delectable Japanese dish that promises to elevate your lunch or dinner experience. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only simple to prepare but also boasts a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will delight your palate.

In just 17 minutes, you can serve this dish to two persons, making it an ideal choice for a quick yet elegant meal. Each serving contains only 145 calories, ensuring that you can enjoy this scrumptious dish without any guilt.

Chawan Mushi is versatile and can be enjoyed as a main course, main dish, or even as a comforting dinner. The star of this recipe is the steamed egg, which is infused with the rich flavors of cooked chicken breast, shiitake mushrooms, and a hint of soy sauce. The result is a soft and silky texture, reminiscent of tofu, that will leave you craving more.

Garnished with fresh parsley, this dish adds a pop of color to your table while enhancing its overall appeal. So why wait? Dive into the world of Japanese cuisine and experience the magic of Steamed Egg (Chawan Mushi) for yourself.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup chicken breast strips/pre-cooked/chopped cooked chopped
  •  eggs 
  • cup fish stock cooled
  • sprigs parsley fresh for garnish
  • dash rice wine 
  •  mushroom caps sliced into strips
  • 0.5 teaspoon soya sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs gently while slowly pouring in the chicken stock, sake, and soy sauce. Divide the mushroom and chicken evenly between two small tea cups.
  2. Pour the egg mixture into each cup until filled.
  3. Bring about 1 inch of water to a boil in a steamer or saucepan. Reduce heat to a simmer, and place cups into the steamer. Cover, and steam for 12 minutes, or until egg is firm but soft and silky like tofu.
  4. Garnish each cup with a sprig of parsley, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories145kcal
Protein55.44%
Fat40.37%
Carbs4.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.5
Glycemic Load
0.12
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
10.299999962682%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.15mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:144.5kcal
7.22%
Fat:6.21g
9.55%
Saturated Fat:1.89g
11.84%
Carbohydrates:1.45g
0.48%
Net Carbohydrates:1.23g
0.45%
Sugar:0.47g
0.53%
Cholesterol:193.43mg
64.48%
Sodium:561.33mg
24.41%
Alcohol:0.08g
100%
Alcohol %:0.05%
100%
Protein:19.19g
38.38%
Selenium:24.44µg
34.92%
Vitamin B3:6.85mg
34.24%
Phosphorus:213.92mg
21.39%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.41%
Vitamin K:16.88µg
16.08%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
16.07%
Vitamin B5:1.13mg
11.27%
Vitamin B12:0.63µg
10.54%
Iron:1.52mg
8.43%
Potassium:285.36mg
8.15%
Zinc:1.13mg
7.53%
Folate:29.66µg
7.41%
Calcium:68.33mg
6.83%
Vitamin A:334.07IU
6.68%
Vitamin D:0.94µg
6.29%
Copper:0.12mg
6.23%
Vitamin E:0.75mg
4.98%
Magnesium:19.18mg
4.8%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.99%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.17%
Vitamin C:1.33mg
1.61%
Source:Allrecipes