Japanese Steamed Egg Custard with Soy Sauce
This silky smooth and flavorful Japanese Steamed Egg Custard with Soy Sauce is a comforting dish that can be enjoyed as a light meal or appetizer.
10m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
4
Servings
Ingredients
4 large eggs
2 1/4 cups water
3 tablespoons sake
3 tablespoons mirin
3 tablespoons shoyu (soy sauce)
Instructions
Step 1
In a bowl, lightly beat the eggs and set aside.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the sake, mirin, and shoyu.
Step 3
Add the egg mixture to the bowl and mix well.
Step 4
Strain the egg mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl.
Step 5
Fill a large pot with about an inch of water and bring to a boil.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to low and place the bowl with the egg mixture into the pot.
Step 7
Cover with a lid and steam for about 10 minutes, or until the egg custard is set.
Step 8
Remove the bowl from the pot and let the custard cool for a few minutes.
Step 9
Drizzle soy sauce over the top of the custard and serve immediately.