Name: Chawan Mushi with Shrimp and Spring Peas
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons instant dashi powder (Japanese soup stock granules); 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine); 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/8 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1/2 cup shelled fresh peas (from about 1/2 pound pods) or frozen peas, thawed; 12 baby shrimp or 4 large shrimp, peeled, deveined, coarsely chopped if large t; 4 large shiitake mushroom caps, finely chopped; 3 large eggs; 2 scallions, whites and pale greens only, thinly sliced

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Hirsheimer Hamilton

If you've never made a savory custard, now's the time. Start with this minimal and delicate Japanese version, studded with fresh peas and tender shrimp.

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