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savory steamed egg custard
A Japanese dish made by steaming a seasoned egg mixture with dashi in a cup-like bowl. It contains ingredients such as chicken, shrimp, mushrooms, and ginkgo nuts. Served warm as a side dish in Japanese cuisine.
Cultural note
A classic Japanese dish often served at 寿司屋 (sushi restaurants) and in 懐石料理 (traditional multi-course meals). The name literally means "tea bowl steamed" — 茶碗 (tea bowl/cup) + 蒸し (steaming). Common ingredients include 鶏肉 (chicken), 海老 (shrimp), 椎茸 (shiitake mushrooms), 銀杏 (ginkgo nuts), and 三つ葉 (mitsuba herb).