Hojicha Shirred Eggs
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp Hoji Cha tea
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper
- chives (garnish)
Directions:
In a small saucepan combine hoji cha and cream. Bring to a simmer, remove from heat and allow to steep for 15 minutes. Strain tea from cream, season with salt and pepper.
Heat oven to 350F. Butter the sides of 4 oven proof ramekins. Crack one egg into each ramekin, pour infused cream over the top filling the ramekins almost full. Sprinkle with parmesan. Bake in oven for 12 minutes. Egg whites should be set and yolk still runny.
Garnish with chives and serve with toast.
