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3) KUZU

Kudzu (葛) is a type of vine that has been used for centuries in arrowroot cake, gruel, and to make noodles. Believed to aid with stomach problems, the dried stems are also used to make fabric and baskets.
It symbolises strength of spirit, healing, vitality, and patience.

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Kuzuyaki - Sugar, kuzu powder and bean paste are kneaded into a dough, cut into squares, and steamed. The sweets are finished by grilling each side and sprinkling with flour.

Halloween themed sweet potato flavoured kuzuyaki.

Kuzuyaki branded with the crests of the Gion Matsuri (festival).

Camellia Tea Ceremony

@camelliakyoto@mastodon.social replied · 3 months ago

Like bracken starch, kuzu was first farmed in what is now Nara prefecture (it takes its name from a county called 'Kuzu' 国栖).

In the Momoyama period kuzu became a popular ingredient in the foods and sweets prepared for tea ceremony, and as a result its popularity spread.
#葛 #kuzu

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A layer of kuzu jelly wrapped about a bean paste interior. This sweet was inspired by Monet's 'Water Lilies' series.

A twist on the typical minatsuki sweet. Kuzu jelly is cut into a triangular shape to mimic ice...floating in the jelly are red beans.

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