Chawanmushi Shopping List

Fresh produce

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fresh shiitake mushroomsjamur shiitake segar20 gFind it at Asian grocer or supermarket mushroom section
Ingredient notes · fresh shiitake mushrooms
Why it is hereearthy umami and a soft contrasting slice
Useful swaprehydrated dried shiitake, squeezed very dry
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Meat or seafood

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boneless skinless chicken thighpaha ayam tanpa tulang dan kulit60 gFind it at butcher or supermarket
Ingredient notes · boneless skinless chicken thigh
Why it is heresmall savoury filling pre-poached for beginner-safe doneness
Useful swapomit for a pescatarian version
Do not missCut into eight even 1.5 cm pieces and pre-cook to 74°C.
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peeled deveined small shrimpudang kecil kupas tanpa urat48 gFind it at fishmonger or supermarket
Ingredient notes · peeled deveined small shrimp
Why it is heretraditional seafood filling added late so it stays tender
Useful swapsmall scallop or firm white fish
Do not missContains crustacean; poach only until pearly, opaque, and just firm.
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Dry pantry

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unsalted dashikaldu dashi tanpa garam600 mlFind it at Japanese grocer, Asian supermarket, or homemade
Ingredient notes · unsalted dashi
Why it is herethe main flavour and three-part liquid in the delicate custard
Useful swapmake from 700 ml water, 7 g kombu, and 14 g katsuobushi; instant dashi is fine if salt is adjusted
Do not missMost dashi contains fish; use kombu-shiitake dashi for a vegetarian version.
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canned ginkgo nutsbiji ginkgo kalengan16 gFind it at Japanese or Asian grocer
Ingredient notes · canned ginkgo nuts
Why it is hereoptional traditional bittersweet discovery inside each cup
Useful swapomit; the custard does not depend on it
Do not missUse only 1–2 prepared nuts per cup; too many taste bitter.
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fine sea saltgaram laut halus3 gFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · fine sea salt
Why it is herebrings the custard close to the classic lightly seasoned set
Do not missReduce this when instant dashi or regular soy is already salty.
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Sauces

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usukuchi light Japanese soy sauceshoyu usukuchi15 gFind it at Japanese or Asian grocer
Ingredient notes · usukuchi light Japanese soy sauce
Why it is heresalty umami without turning the custard brown
Useful swap8–10 g regular soy or gluten-free tamari, then adjust salt
Do not missContains soy and commonly wheat.
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mirinmirin10 gFind it at Japanese or Asian grocer
Ingredient notes · mirin
Why it is heresubtle sweetness and washoku seasoning
Useful swap10 g water plus 1.5 g sugar for an alcohol-free version
Do not missTraditional mirin contains alcohol; use the stated substitute when required.
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Chilled

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whole egg, weighed without shelltelur utuh, ditimbang tanpa cangkang150 gFind it at any supermarket
Ingredient notes · whole egg, weighed without shell
Why it is hereone structural part to exactly three parts dashi
Do not missEgg sizes vary: weigh the egg and use three times its weight in dashi.
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kamaboko fish cakekue ikan kamaboko24 gFind it at Japanese or Asian grocer chiller/freezer
Ingredient notes · kamaboko fish cake
Why it is heretraditional colour, fish flavour, and a tender bounce
Useful swapomit if unavailable
Do not missPackaged kamaboko may contain fish, egg, soy, and wheat; read the label.
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Garnish

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mitsubadaun mitsuba4 gFind it at Japanese grocer or specialty produce market
Ingredient notes · mitsuba
Why it is heredelicate Japanese herb garnish added after steaming
Useful swaptender celery leaves or flat-leaf parsley, used sparingly
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yuzu peelkulit yuzu0.5 gFind it at Japanese grocer or specialty produce market
Ingredient notes · yuzu peel
Why it is hereoptional fine citrus perfume on the finished cup
Useful swapa few hair-fine threads of lemon zest
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