Baked Chawanmushi

Baked Chawanmushi is a delicate Japanese egg custard dish, infused with umami flavors and baked to perfection, creating a silky texture. This healthy version incorporates nutritious ingredients, making it a light yet satisfying meal option.

Ingredients

• Eggs - 2 large
• Dashi stock - 200 ml
• Soy sauce - 1 teaspoon
• Mirin - 1 teaspoon
• Mushrooms (shiitake or enoki) - 30 grams, chopped
• Spinach - 30 grams, blanched and chopped
• Carrot - 20 grams, finely diced
• Green onions - 1 tablespoon, finely chopped
• Salt - a pinch
• Pepper - a pinch

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs gently until just combined, avoiding too much air incorporation.
3. Add dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, a pinch of salt, and pepper to the egg mixture, and mix until well combined.
4. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a measuring cup to ensure a smooth texture.
5. Prepare two small ramekins and distribute the chopped mushrooms, spinach, carrot, and green onions evenly between them.
6. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables in each ramekin, filling them about 3/4 full.
7. Cover each ramekin with aluminum foil to prevent the custard from drying out.
8. Place the ramekins in a baking dish and fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the custard is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
10. Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from eggs, supporting muscle health.
• Contains vitamins and minerals from vegetables, promoting overall health.

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