Foolproof Basic Chawanmushi

This is my family's favorite recipe for chawanmushi.
Adding the gingko nuts makes it an authentic chawanmushi. I used big bowls this time so I ended up making only 3 chawanmushi. Recipe by Yuuyuu0221.
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Rehydrate the dried shiitake mushrooms. Cut chicken into 2-cm pieces and season lightly with salt and 1/2 tablespoon of sake.
- 2
Devein the shrimps, then boil them and remove the shells. Blanch the mitsuba and tie the stems together in a knot.
- 3
In a sauce pan, heat 50 ml of shiitake mushroom soaking liquid and the Japanese dashi stock. Add the ★ seasoning. Let it cool down.
- 4
Break the eggs into a bowl and beat gently without creating bubbles. Add the dashi made in Step 3 and mix. Strain the mixture.
- 5
Put the chicken, kamaboko, and shiitake mushrooms into the bowls. Add the egg mixture until the bowls are about 60% full.
- 6
Cover with the chawanmushi bowl lids, and place the bowls into a preheated steamer.
- 7
First steam for 2 minutes over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low and steam for 13-15 minutes.
- 8
Remove the lids from the bowls and place the mitsuba and shrimp on top. Return the lids and leave for about a minute.
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