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Mushimono with cherry leaf
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Mushimono is a Japanese culinary term referring to a steamed dish, usually containing chicken, fish or vegetables; sometimes treated with sake. 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.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Mushimono para niños

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