()(もの)

むしもの
noun
steamed dish
1. steamed dish, steamed food
Food cooked by steam. A healthy cooking method that preserves nutrients and natural flavors.
()(もの)(つく)る。
Make a steamed dish.
()(もの)(あぶら)使(つか)わないのでヘルシーです。
Steamed dishes are healthy because they don't use oil.
(さかな)()(もの)素材(そざい)(あじ)()きます。
Steamed fish brings out the natural flavor of the ingredient.
()(もの)(あぶら)使(つか)わないので、(からだ)にいい料理(りょうり)だと()われています。
Steamed dishes are said to be good for your health because they don't use oil.
(たけ)蒸籠(せいろ)使(つか)って()(もの)(つく)ると、余分(よぶん)水分(すいぶん)()ってくれるので仕上(しあ)がりがよくなります。
When you use a bamboo steamer to make steamed dishes, it absorbs excess moisture and gives a better finish.

()(もの) refers to steamed foods (()す = to steam).

Common Japanese steamed dishes:

  • 茶碗蒸(ちゃわんむ)し (savory egg custard)
  • 肉まん(にくまん) (steamed meat bun)
  • ()しパン (steamed bread)
  • 酒蒸(さかむ)し (sake-steamed, e.g., clams)

Advantages of steaming:

  • Preserves nutrients
  • No added oil/fat
  • Retains moisture and tenderness
  • Brings out natural flavors

Equipment:

  • 蒸籠(せいろ) (bamboo steamer)
  • ()() (steamer)

Related cooking methods:

  • 煮物(にもの) (simmered)
  • ()(もの) (grilled)
  • ()(もの) (fried)