Miso Asparagus Chawanmushi

Ingredients

For 2 people

• 4 stalks of asparagus

• 200ml water

• 1 egg

• 1 Tbsp miso

• A pinch of sugar

Steps

1. Cut off asparagus tips and save for later. Cut asparagus stalks into slices.

2. Boil cold water and asparagus stalks for 20 minutes in a pot with a lid on. Let cool down, then remove stalks.

3. Mix soup stock with egg, miso and sugar. Sieve mixture through a strainer and fill into tea cups.

4. Top with asparagus tips and steam in a pot with 3cm of water for 5-7 minutes.