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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Sakura-smoked Uni Chawanmushi (Kyoto, Japan): Smoking enhances the briny sweetness of sea urchin while adding floral complexity
Hanami Chawanmushi (Tokyo, Japan): Seasonal presentation where smoking mimics cherry blossom viewing (hanami) experience
Foie Gras Chawanmushi (French-Japanese fusion): Smoke cuts through the richness of foie gras while harmonizing with duck consomme dashi
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Curdled texture
Cause: Overheating above 90°C/194°F
Fix: Use water bath at 80-85°C/176-185°F and cover with perforated foil
Excessive smokiness
Cause: Prolonged smoking time
Fix: Limit smoking to 2-3 minutes with cold smoke technique