Kashiwa mochi (Japanese: かしわ餅, 柏餅) is a wagashi (Japanese confection) of white mochi surrounding a sweet anko ( red bean paste) filling with a kashiwa ( oak) leaf wrapped around it. [1] Unlike the cherry blossom leaf used in sakura mochi, the oak (kashiwa) leaf used in kashiwa mochi is not eaten and used only to symbolize the prosperity of one's descendants. [2]
Tango no sekku ( Children's Day) is celebrated in Japan on May 5. On this day, the Japanese promote the happiness and well-being of children. Kashiwa-mochi and chimaki are made especially for this celebration. [1]
- ^ a b "Japanese confectionery". Travel Around Japan. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ "Kashiwa mochi, Japanese seasonal sweets on children's day". ABC Cooking Travel. 2019-05-05. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
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Kashiwa mochi (Japanese: かしわ餅, 柏餅) is a wagashi (Japanese confection) of white mochi surrounding a sweet anko ( red bean paste) filling with a kashiwa ( oak) leaf wrapped around it. [1] Unlike the cherry blossom leaf used in sakura mochi, the oak (kashiwa) leaf used in kashiwa mochi is not eaten and used only to symbolize the prosperity of one's descendants. [2]
Tango no sekku ( Children's Day) is celebrated in Japan on May 5. On this day, the Japanese promote the happiness and well-being of children. Kashiwa-mochi and chimaki are made especially for this celebration. [1]
- ^ a b "Japanese confectionery". Travel Around Japan. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ "Kashiwa mochi, Japanese seasonal sweets on children's day". ABC Cooking Travel. 2019-05-05. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
| Burmese | | |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | ||
| Filipino | ||
| Indonesian | ||
| Japanese | ||
| Korean | ||
| South Asian | ||
| Other | ||