NichiDict

蒸かす

N3
ふかす
蒸す
[fukasu]
Illustration for 蒸かす

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to steam (food)

Examples

芋を蒸かしておやつに出してくれた。

She steamed sweet potatoes and served them as a snack.

野菜は蒸かすと栄養が逃げにくい。

Steaming vegetables helps retain their nutrients.

肉まんを蒸かすと湯気がたくさん出る。

Steaming meat buns produces a lot of steam.