noun
steaming with a bamboo steamer
Refers to the cooking method of steaming food, especially using a traditional bamboo steamer (せいろ). Common in Japanese cuisine.
せいろ蒸しにすると、野菜の甘みが引き立ちます。
Steaming with a bamboo steamer brings out the sweetness of the vegetables.
この店のせいろ蒸し料理は絶品だ。
The steamed dishes at this restaurant are exquisite.
蒸す is the general verb for steaming, while せいろ蒸し specifically refers to steaming using a bamboo steamer.
せいろ is the bamboo steamer itself; せいろ蒸し is the cooking method or dish prepared with it.
Compound of せいろ (bamboo steamer) and 蒸し (steaming), the noun form of 蒸す (to steam).