せいろ

Also written 蒸篭, 蒸籠, せいろう, 井籠, 井篭

Meanings

1. Noun bamboo steamer; steaming basket (i.e.: wooden frame holder with reed base used to steam food over a pot) (井籠 (rarely 井篭) refers to a square basket)
2. soba served on a small wickerwork tray; wickerwork tray (for serving soba)

Common phrases

• せいろで蒸す

Words containing せいろ

• せいろ蒸し (せいろむし) steaming (of food) using a bamboo steamer

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