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steamed dish, steamed food
Food cooked by steam. A healthy cooking method that preserves nutrients and natural flavors.
蒸し物を作る。
Make a steamed dish.
蒸し物は油を使わないのでヘルシーです。
Steamed dishes are healthy because they don't use oil.
魚の蒸し物は素材の味が活きます。
Steamed fish brings out the natural flavor of the ingredient.
蒸し物は油を使わないので、体にいい料理だと言われています。
Steamed dishes are said to be good for your health because they don't use oil.
竹の蒸籠を使って蒸し物を作ると、余分な水分を吸ってくれるので仕上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.
蒸し物 refers to steamed foods (蒸す = to steam).
Common Japanese steamed dishes:
- 茶碗蒸し (savory egg custard)
- 肉まん (steamed meat bun)
- 蒸しパン (steamed bread)
- 酒蒸し (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 (bamboo steamer)
- 蒸し器 (steamer)
Related cooking methods:
- 煮物 (simmered)
- 焼き物 (grilled)
- 揚げ物 (fried)