During the Heian period, scheduled and temporary court events such as Sechie and Sechiku (seasonal festivals) had Himeii (cooked rice) piled high in a bowl as the centerpiece with side dishes such as dishes for drinking and snacks.
平安時代においては、節会や節供などの恒例・臨時の宮中行事の際に、椀（埦）に高く盛った姫飯を中心に酒肴や菓子などの副食物を添えた。