Mushimono

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.

Mushimono with cherry leaf

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
  1. "Japanese food glossary". About.com. Retrieved 2006-12-19.
  2. Montague, Trevor (2001). A to Z of Everything. BCA. ISBN 0-316-73137-4.


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