This Dish is A Real Mouthful | José Andrés’ Test Kitchen | Chef José Andrés

Kohlrabi Chawanmushi. It may be a mouthful to say, but it’s a delight to eat. Chawanmushi is a traditional Japanese egg custard that is actually pretty simple to make. Egg, mirin, dashi, and salt, placed in small bowls and steamed until silky smooth. Chawan (tea cup) mushi (steam) literally translates to “teacup steamed egg custard.” Delicate yet complex, this savory treat is at home on a breakfast table or in the midst of a multicourse state dinner. Like all dishes that come out of José Andrés Group’s Test Kitchen we aim to push the envelope and elevate a dish beyond what we know. Chef Hector Contreras reimagined this recipe by using a kohlrabi as both the star of the recipe and the serving vessel. The result is a treat that’ll surprise and delight any diner lucky enough to be served this dish. Keep an eye out for this delicacy on the menu at minibar by José Andrés or The Bazaar in the near future.

Subscribe to José's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/JoseAndresSubscribe
___
Follow Chef José Andrés:
Official Site: https://www.joseandres.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjoseandres
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chefjoseandres
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chefjoseandres
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chefjoseandres

Named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” in both 2012 and 2018, and awarded “Outstanding Chef” and “Humanitarian of the Year” by the James Beard Foundation, José Andrés is an internationally recognized culinary innovator, New York Times bestselling author, educator, television personality, humanitarian, and chef/owner of José Andrés Group. A pioneer of Spanish tapas in the United States, he is also known for his groundbreaking avant-garde cuisine and his award-winning group of restaurants, ranging in a variety of culinary experiences from a food truck to his multi-location vegetable-focused fast casual Beefsteak to world-class tasting menus like the two Michelin-starred minibar by José Andrés and in New York his 35,000 square foot dining and market destination, Mercado Little Spain. Formed in 2021, José Andrés Media produces unscripted and scripted television series, books, podcasts, and digital short and mid-form content with a focus on food-related stories and characters and the culture of food. The company will pursue global strategic brand partnerships including consumer products and e-commerce.

In 2010, Andrés formed World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit which uses the power of food to nourish communities and strengthen economies in times of crisis and beyond. Notably, his team served over 3.6 million meals to the people of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, World Central Kitchen has partnered with thousands of local restaurants, farmers, and community leaders around the country to combat food insecurity and create smart food policy. Andrés’ work has earned awards and distinctions including the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Association of Culinary Professionals and the 2015 National Humanities Medal from President Barack Obama. Andrés was also named Washington Business Journal’s CEO of the Year in 2020 for his leadership and impact on the global business community and was awarded the Princesa de Asturias Foundation’s 2021 Concordia Prize for his humanitarian work. As a naturalized citizen originally from Spain, Andrés has been a tireless advocate for immigration reform.