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Chawanmushi, the gluten-free Japanese savory steamed flan

Chawanmushi, a gluten-free Japanese savory flan

Chawanmushi with eggs and dashi broth, steamed until tender. Served in a small cup, it's light and melts in your mouth, offering a unique flavor found only in Japan. This traditional dish is often served as an appetizer in Japanese meals. Its texture is reminiscent of a flan or egg custard, but in a savory version flavored with soy sauce and mirin. Simple ingredients such as shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, or edamame are added. Naturally gluten-free, this appetizer is both delicious and elegant. It perfectly illustrates the Japanese art of refined simplicity. You can surprise your guests with this healthy, gluten-free, original, and quick-to-make recipe.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time 30 minutes
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Special diet: suitable for gluten-free diet
Ingredients
  • 4 eggs
  • 400 ml of chilled dashi stock (or a gluten-free chicken or fish stock of your choice)
  • 2 tsp tamari sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce)
  • 2 cc of mirin
  • 4 peeled shrimp
  • 4 fresh shiitake mushrooms
  • A few edamame or peas (optional)
Preparation
  1. 1
    Beat the eggs gently without making them frothy.
  2. 2
    Add the dashi broth, tamari sauce and mirin. Mix gently.
  3. 3
    Filter the mixture through a fine sieve to obtain a smooth texture.
  4. 4
    Divide the shrimp, mushrooms and edamame among four cups.
  5. 5
    Pour the egg mixture over the top.
  6. 6
    Cover each cup with cling film or a lid.
  7. 7
    Steam over low heat for 12 to 15 minutes.
  8. 8
    Check that the flan is set: the surface should be smooth, like an egg custard.
  9. 9
    Serve hot or warm, with a little chopped chive if desired.
  10. 10
    Enjoy immediately, with a spoon.
Keywords: Japanese savory flan, Japanese steamed recipe, gluten-free Japanese appetizer, Japanese steamed eggs, light Japanese cuisine
Read it online: https://glutenevasion.fr/recette/chawanmushi-le-flan-vapeur-sale-japonais-sans-gluten/