Ankake Tofu Chawanmushi

Delight in the healthy and flavourful Ankake Tofu Chawanmushi. A steamed egg custard using tofu topped with a savoury ankake (thick starchy sauce), effortlessly prepared in the microwave for a quick and nourishing meal.

30 mins
149.5 kcal
2 Servings
Difficulty :

Easy

Egg
Tofu
Men-tsuyu
Cornstarch

Ingredients

Tofu	160 g
Eggs	2
4 Times Concentrated Men-tsuyu (Noodle Soup Base)	2 tsp
Sugar	1/2 tsp
Salt	Small Amount
Pepper	Small Amount

Ankake (Thick Starchy Sauce)

4 Times Concentrated Men-tsuyu (Noodle Soup Base)	1 1/2 tbsp
Sugar	1/2 tsp
Water	150 ml
Cornstarch Slurry	Cornstarch / 2 tsp, Water / 1 tbsp
Chopped Green Onions	Adequate Amount

Directions

Step 1

Put the tofu (160 g) in a bowl and mash.
Step 2

Add 2 eggs, men-tsuyu (2 tsp), sugar (1/2 tsp), salt (small amount) and pepper (small amount) and mix until smooth.
Step 3

Cover the bowl with a layer of plastic wrap and pour in the tofu mixture.
Step 4

Cover it with a fluffy layer of plastic wrap. Put in microwave and heat for 6 mins (440 W).
Step 5

Now make the ankake (thick starchy sauce). Mix men-tsuyu (1 1/2 tbsp), sugar (1/2 tsp) and water (150 ml) in a heatproof bowl. Place in microwave (without wrapping) and heat for 4 mins (800 W).
Step 6

Add cornstarch slurry while stirring. Place in microwave (without wrapping) and heat in microwave for 1 min (800 W).
Step 7

Turn over the chawanmushi and serve in a bowl.
Step 8

Pour the ankake over the chawanmushi, sprinkle with small pieces of green onion, and enjoy!