Daidokoro Seiro Steamer Basket Set by Yamacoh

In Japanese cuisine, mushimono refers to steamed dishes, such as chawanmushi, a savory egg custard. A seiro is the traditional steamer used to prepare mushimono. Often made from hinoki or bamboo, the typical cooking method uses small bowls or cups, which are placed in the steamer to cook. This steamer can accommodate 4 smaller cups.  Daidokoro, which translates to kitchen, is a series from Yamacoh that offers a wonderful presentation and stellar design for classically Japanese kitchen items.  This steamer set comes in an attractive paulownia box (perfect for a gift) and includes the steamer, steamer lid, bamboo base, a wooden divider and a pamphlet with an overview of the product. This steamer fits perfectly in the Dantsuki Seiro Pot. A useful accessory when steaming is a steamer cloth, which works well for rice and much more. This particular lid, that simply sits on top of the container, is the western style lid from Kyoto, it’s known as nosebitsu.  To use, simply place the basket ove