Kirazumochi
Somewhere in the sweetness of the sweetness
Kirazumochi introduction
The local confectionery made using this okara is “Kirazumochi”. Kirazumochi is a mochi that is wrapped in a dough mixed with glutinous rice and kirashi. It is known only in the Ogawa district in western Sakawa-cho.
In the old days, it was customary to make tofu before the New Year, and the house that grinds the soybeans were grinded a lot of soybeans from each family. When you make tofu, it comes out. This okara was “Kirazumochi” and it was eaten in New Year just like tofu.