Chawanmushi is an elegant, delicate savoury steamed custard often served at Japanese restaurants, but it’s also easy to cook at home. It gets its name because traditionally, the custard mixture ...

Ryotei Wa-Purin created by Japanese restaurant Sukeroku in Ogaki, also in Gifu Prefecture, came in second, followed by Suna Purin (sand custard pudding) by the Totto Purin shop in Tottori.

The Jigoku-mushi Purin, or “hell-steamed custard pudding,” is so devilishly delicious that it topped the list in a nationwide survey on which local creme caramels people most want to buy.