Steamed Egg (Chawan Mushi)
Steamed Egg (Chawan Mushi) is a silky, savory Japanese custard with a gentle dashi aroma and a soft, quivering set. Tender pieces of chicken and earthy shiitake lend subtle depth without overpowering the delicate eggs. Serve warm for breakfast or a light starter when you want something refined, soothing, and umami-forward.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook12 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Steamed Egg (Chawan Mushi), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium bowl, gently whisk the eggs while slowly pouring in the chicken stock, sake, and soy sauce. Divide the mushroom and chicken evenly between two small tea cups. Fill each cup with the egg mixture.
- 2
Bring about 1 inch of water to a boil in a steamer or saucepan. Lower the heat to a simmer, place the cups in the steamer, cover, and steam for 12 minutes, or until the egg is firm yet soft and silky like tofu. Garnish each cup with a sprig of parsley, and serve.
- Calories 170.4 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 21.36 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 4.82 g 2%
- Total Fat 7.11 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 2.7 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 279.89 mg High 93%
- Sodium 689.17 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 0.53 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.36 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 40.56 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.49 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 316.45 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 60.16 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 1.57 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.99 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Steamed Egg (Chawan Mushi) is a Japanese appetizer recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 17 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Stock, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Eggs, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 170.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Steamed Egg (Chawan Mushi)?
- It is a Japanese recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Steamed Egg (Chawan Mushi) made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Stock, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Eggs, Fresh Parsley, Sake. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Steamed Egg (Chawan Mushi)?
- About 17 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 170.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Steamed Egg (Chawan Mushi) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Steamed Egg (Chawan Mushi) healthy?
- Steamed Egg (Chawan Mushi) has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 170.4 calories and 21.36 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 689.17 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.7 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Soy and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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