Mushimono
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Mushimono is a Japanese culinary term referring to a steamed dish,[1] usually containing chicken, fish, or vegetables; sometimes treated with sake.[2] The foods are steamed until soft and served hot. Chawanmushi is a popular example.
The steaming methods include:
- Steaming the ingredients in small bowls or cups. After steaming, the bowls are served on plates.
- Steaming the ingredients loose in a large steamer.
References
[edit]- ^ "Japanese food glossary". About.com. Retrieved 2006-12-19.
- ^ Montague, Trevor (2001). A to Z of Everything. BCA. ISBN 0-316-73137-4.