Chawanmushi, also known as Japanese steamed egg, is a type of Japanese-flavored snack that is quite renowned. After many customers have their fill of raw and cold seafood such as sashimi, they would order a warm bowl of steamed egg to eat. It warms the heart and stomach, and the sense of bliss is simply indescribable.
To be specific, the preparation of chawanmushi is not substantially different from that of ordinary steamed eggs; it is just that the container is slightly special, utilizing a tea cup.
And when it comes to chawanmushi, why must it be associated with a thick Japanese flavor? Here, we must mention the soup mixed with the egg liquid, which is a very representative Japanese katsuobushi broth. At first glance, the soup appears plain, but once tasted, the palate is dominated by a deep, lingering flavor.
Katsuobushi, in other words, bonito, and what are called katsuobushi flakes, are actually the same thing.
