Bowl in Chawan-mushi, black crystal pattern

Chawanmushi, literally in Japanese: steam cooked, is an egg salt blank, without milk. Its cooking requires some control because the steam must not drop on the blank.
The aesthetics in traditional Japanese cuisine has always played a vital role, and the choice of dishes is just as important as the ingredients. While many other kitchens prefer a united white canvas, Japanese leaders use plates, bowls, glasses, service utensils and chopsticks to improve and complete the food presentation.
This small flan is usually fragrant to the dashi broth and decorated, depending on the seasons, ginkgo nuts, shrimp, crab, lobster ...
This bowl is the indispensable utensil for making this emblematic delight of Japan.