'CHEAT' VERSION OF CHAWANMUSHI

As the name suggested, this is totally a simplified version without sake, salt and sugar. I used homemade stock in place of dashi stock as well, for a healthier option (in my opinion) and my LO absolutely loved it!

Am very pleased with the results as they were silky smooth!

Ingredients:

1 egg
3/4 cup of homemade stock (This measurement is for reference only. Ratio of egg to stock is 1:3)
1 large prawn, cut into 2 (You can add small chicken pieces too)
1 shiitake mushroom, soaked, thinly sliced and stem removed
4 thin slices of carrot
Some soya sauce (2 drops to be exact lol!), for marinade

Marinade the prawn pieces, mushroom and carrot slices for about 10 mins and put them to steam til cooked. Set aside.
Beat the egg in a bowl gently. Try to make sure that the egg doesn't froth up at all.
Add the stock to the egg while stirring constantly to get a good mix. Once well combined, strain through a sieve to make sure the mixture is smooth.
Bring a steamer to boil and then turn it to low heat.
Divide the prawns, mushrooms and carrots among two small cups/bowls (I used Japanese green tea cups). Then divide the egg mixture among the cups and cover each cup with aluminum foil.
Steam on low heat for 15 mins. You can insert a toothpick to check if it has set. If it comes out clear, it's done.

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