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[Steamed Eggs in a Chinese Seiro]

When I went home the other day, my mother, who uses Yamaichi's Chinese seiro, made steamed eggs in the seiro. She told me that you crack an egg into a sobachoko (soba noodle soup cup) and steam it in a steaming seiro until it reaches the desired consistency. I used to steam eggs in their shells after washing them, so the hardness of the steamed eggs varied from time to time! I thought to myself, "I'll try to imitate them!"

You don't have to use a sobachoko, but any dishware you have that is a little deep is fine. The steamed eggs have a slightly different texture from the boiled ones, as the whites of the eggs are very soft. I like to eat them with a little salted malt. You can also steam other vegetables in the space available, so it makes short work of busy times.

The good thing about seiro is that it is a simple cooking method that makes the food tasty and allows you to eat plenty of vegetables. We have received many comments that the original sweetness of the vegetables can be felt, and we are very happy when we think of the people who purchased the products enjoying cooking them.

Yamaichi's popular Chinese Seiro can be used for a wide range of dishes including steamed vegetables, steamed meat buns, steamed dumplings, chawanmushi (savory egg custard), sekihan (red rice), and Malay sponge cake. Please try adding "steaming" to your usual cooking methods such as boiling, baking, and stir-frying. It is sure to expand the range of your cooking.

Yamaichi's Chinese Seiro
https://www.shokunin.com/en/yamaichi/seiro.html
Seiryugama's Sobachoko
https://www.shokunin.com/en/seiryu/soba.html
Nakamura Douki's Dantsuki Pot
https://www.shokunin.com/en/nakamuradouki/seiro.html

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[Yamaga Onsen Motoyu, Sakurayu]

Sakurayu is one of the stopover hot springs in Yamaga Onsen, which has a history of over 1,000 years in Yamaga City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Its history dates back to the Yamaga Ochaya of the Higo Hosokawa clan in 17 Kan'ei in the Edo period (1603-1868). Since the "Yamaga Onsen Grand Reconstruction" in the early Meiji period (1868-1912), the building has undergone major renovations, including a major renovation in 1956 by a master builder from Dogo Onsen, but was demolished once in 1973 and rebuilt at the request of citizens. In 2012, it was revived as one of the largest wooden hot springs in Kyushu, incorporating the architectural style of the Edo period, using traditional wooden construction methods and advanced craftsmanship.

In addition to the nostalgic exterior, the interior of the bathroom was also a sight to behold. The moment I saw it, I couldn't help but let out a hearty "Wow!" There are not several types of baths, but rather a single large bath that looks like a dead end in a maze in the space created by the marble and wood. After washing my body, I laughed at myself for standing there and worrying a little about where to enter the bathtub.

Yamaga Onsen is also known as the "hot water of beauty." It is an alkaline simple hot spring with a high pH value, and the water is soft to the touch. The hot water envelops your whole body. As I looked up at the retro picture sign on the wall, locals who always come to take a bath told me about various local things. The ceiling is high and their voices resonate pleasantly. It is no wonder that this bathhouse has been a popular place for communication since long ago.

The warmth of the hot spring, the warmth of the wooden structure, and the warmth of the local people. It was such an experience that the bath fee of 350 yen for adults (junior high school students and older) was not worth it. I hope it will continue to exist for many years to come.

So how can you experience the feeling of a Japanese hot spring in the comfort of your own home? If so, try using Yamaichi's Bathing Set, which turns your everyday bathroom into an exquisite hot spring bathhouse. A uniquely Japanese bath filled with the scent of wood will wash away the day's fatigue in a happy mood.

Yamaga Onsen Sakurayu
https://yamaga.site/?page_id=1548
Yamaichi's Bathing Set
https://www.shokunin.com/en/yamaichi/yuami.html

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[Syouryu's Suzugami is back in stock]

Unlike ordinary tin sheets, "Suzugami" is an item that can be folded and bent like origami, with less deterioration caused by bending and stretching, due to repeated rolling and rhythmical hammering by skilled craftsmen.

The enjoyment of Suzugami is the pleasure of shaping it by yourself, which is born from the technique of beating with a hammer.

It can be used not only for guests, but also as an accessory holder or a small plate, allowing you to enjoy your own unique shape and use.

It would also make a great wedding or house warming gift.

Syouryu's Suzugami
https://www.shokunin.com/en/syouryu/