Chawanmushi, Spanner Crab and Shellfish Oil

Chawanmushi is a Japanese savoury steamed egg custard that, when made well, is possibly one of my favourite things to eat. Whenever it’s on the menu at a Japanese restaurant, I have to order it just to see how good it is. If it comes out lukewarm, then it wasn’t made fresh to order. This dish should be served super hot, and should tremble like panna cotta when you put a spoon through it. My version pays homage to Tetsuya Wa