Chawan-mushi bowls

Chawanmushi, literally “steamed in a bowl” in Japanese, is a savory egg custard without milk. Cooking it requires a certain amount of skill, as the steam must not drip onto the custard. Aesthetics have always played an essential role in traditional Japanese cuisine, and tableware choice is just as important as ingredients choice. <p style="text-align:...

Chawan-mushi, literally in Japanese: steamed, is a savory egg custard without milk. Its cooking requires a certain mastery because the steam must not drip on the flan.

Aesthetics have always played an essential role in traditional Japanese cuisine, and tableware choice is just as important as ingredients choice. While many other cuisines prefer a plain white canvas, Japanese chefs use plates, bowls, glasses, serving utensils, and chopsticks to enhance and complement the presentation of...