steamed-egg-custard-with-blue-crab-and-flowering-chives-350210.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Simmer mushrooms in water in a small saucepan 5 minutes, then let steep off heat 10 minutes. Add kombu and return just to a simmer. Turn off heat and add bonito flakes, then let steep 10 minutes. Strain stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or glass measure, discarding solids. Cool dashi to room temperature.",
        "Beat eggs and 1 1/2 cups cooled dashi in a medium bowl, then whisk in remaining custard ingredients.",
        "Divide among bowls. Cover each tightly with foil and arrange in a steamer rack. Steam, covered, over simmering water until just barely set in center, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat and let stand, covered, 2 to 3 minutes. (Custard will continue to set.)",
        "Blanch chives in a medium pot of boiling salted water 30 seconds, then transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Pat chives dry. Cut into 3/4-inch pieces and gently combine with crab and remaining ingredients.",
        "Top warm custards with crab mixture."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "3 large dried Chinese black mushrooms",
        "2 1/3 cups water",
        "1 (4-inch) piece kombu (dried kelp)",
        "2 tablespoons bonito flakes",
        "6 large eggs",
        "1/4 cup heavy cream",
        "1 1/2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine",
        "1 1/2 teaspoons dry Oloroso Sherry",
        "1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce",
        "1 teaspoon kosher salt",
        "1/4 teaspoon sugar",
        "1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil",
        "18 flowering Chinese chives, tough bottoms discarded",
        "1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over",
        "1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil",
        "1/4 teaspoon sugar",
        "3/4 teaspoon kosher salt",
        "1 1/2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine",
        "1 tablespoon dry Oloroso Sherry",
        "Pinch of white pepper",
        "Equipment: 8 (4- to 5-ounce) bowls or ramekins"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "www.epicurious.com",
    "tags": [
        "Egg",
        "Mushroom",
        "Steam",
        "Quick & Easy",
        "Dinner",
        "Crab",
        "Sherry",
        "Soy Sauce",
        "Gourmet",
        "Sugar Conscious",
        "Peanut Free",
        "Tree Nut Free"
    ],
    "title": "Steamed Egg Custard with Blue Crab and Flowering Chives",
    "url": "http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/steamed-egg-custard-with-blue-crab-and-flowering-chives-350210"
}