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Miso Umami Boost Chinese Steamed Egg Custard with Char Siu

Deep umami from fermented miso

37 minutes4 servings
Miso Umami Boost Chinese Steamed Egg Custard with Char Siu
Photo: yomi955 · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, water, salt, and sugar until smooth.
  2. Mix miso paste and mirin into egg mixture.
  3. Strain mixture into a heatproof container and cover with parchment paper.
  4. Steam over boiling water for 15-20 minutes until set.
  5. Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir into custard before serving.
  6. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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