Mushimono

Mushimono with cherry leaf

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

1. ^ "Japanese food glossary". About.com. http://japanesefood.about.com/cs/video/g/g_mushimono.htm. Retrieved 2006-12-19. 
2. ^ Montague, Trevor (2001). A to Z of Everything. BCA. ISBN 0316731374.