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For Life
2003.02.12

Hi!

Here's an easy and healthy way to cook food!

Today's Lesson
STEAM   蒸す

Explanation

  • To steam food is to cook it over boiling water.
  • steam  food は、食物を沸騰したお湯の上で調理する、つまり蒸すという意味です。

examples

  1. You're supposed to steam "shumai", not boil them.
  2. Steaming is a nutritious way to cook vegetables because few vitamins and minerals are lost.
  3. Broccoli is most delicious when freshly picked and lightly steamed.

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