Squid Chawanmushi Nagoya-Style

Preparation Time: 87 minutes | Cooking Time: 24 minutes

Squid Chawanmushi Nagoya-Style

Ingredients

  • dashi
    ⚠ Contains: Eggs
    400
  • eggs
    4
  • garlic
    4
  • mirin
    30
  • onion
    2
  • salt
    10
  • shiitake mushrooms
    150
  • shrimp
    ⚠ Contains: Eggs
    300
  • soy sauce
    ⚠ Contains: Dairy, Soy
    45
  • squid
    ⚠ Contains: Eggs
    300
  • vegetable oil
    120

Description | Instructions

A comforting Nagoya-Style chawanmushi built around tender braised squid and aromatic kombu.

  • Step 1
    Gather and prepare all ingredients. Wash vegetables, measure spices, and cut the squid into appropriate pieces.
  • Step 2
    Heat oil in a large pan or pot over medium heat.
  • Step 3
    Sauté aromatics (onion, garlic, ginger) until fragrant and softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Add the squid and cook until browned on all sides and nearly cooked through.
  • Step 5
    Add the remaining ingredients and seasonings, stirring to combine.
  • Step 6
    Simmer or cook until all components are tender and the flavors have melded, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Step 8
    Plate the dish and garnish, then serve hot.