“Izumo Zanmai”
by Moeka Matsumoto
This time I'll introduce a sweet called "Izumo
Zanmai".
Izumo Zanmai are sold at "Keigetsu-do", a famous wagashi
sweets shop in Matsue.
Because it
was delicious when we tasted it, we
recommend you to try it too.
Appearance
is a little unusual. It has 3 layers. Therefore,
is also has three colors. The top layer is a cream color, the middle is dark brown, and the bottom rice cake layer is light gray.
The first layer is made from “Kanbaiko” a sweet flour made from
powdered rice cakes.
Next layer is “Tsubuan”-a chunky sweet red bean paste.
Last layer is “Mochi”-a sweet rice cake.
It has a sweet fragrance like a rice cake. It tasted sweeter than other wagashi we've tried.
It's texture is
different and interesting.
You can taste a lot of texture in
one of the sweets. The reason is because of the big difference is the
texture of the rice cake and the “Kanbaiko”.
The glutinous rice cake has the chewy texture of “Mochi” and “Kanbaiko” has a slightly gritty texture. The smooth sweetness of “Tsubuan” helps the textures and flavors combine.
The combination is very tasty. Three unique tastes combine in your mouth! What great teamwork!
The glutinous rice cake has the chewy texture of “Mochi” and “Kanbaiko” has a slightly gritty texture. The smooth sweetness of “Tsubuan” helps the textures and flavors combine.
The combination is very tasty. Three unique tastes combine in your mouth! What great teamwork!
Please try "Izumo Zanmai" by all means when visit Matsue.
