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Recipe: Chawamushi (with mashed pumpkin & tofu)

Ingredients (4 servings) : 2 large eggs 350ml stock (dashi stock + soy sauce + mirin/sake) 4 tbsp steamed pumpkin, mashed 4 slices steamed pumpkin for garnish (optional) 4 slices tofu Methods : Gently beat or stir to break the eggs using a fork or chopsticks. Add stock a little at a time while stirring the egg mixture, sift the mixture and set aside for later use. Place a tablespoon of mashed pumpkin and a slice of tofu in each cup, and fill the cup 80% full with egg mixture. Boil water in a steamer. Steam chawanmushi with low-medium heat for 10-12 minutes. Garnish with a slice of steam pumpkin.