EnglishMoochie
Okinawa's winter tradition “Moochi”
Moochie introduction
The lunar calendar, 12/8, is a traditional event “Moochie Day” in Okinawa prefecture to pray for evil spirits and children's health.
Moochi (demon mochi) is a mochi that is eaten at that traditional event and that day.
Mochi flour is kneaded, seasoned with white sugar, brown sugar, red sweet potato, etc., then rolled in curser (moon peach leaves) and steamed to make it.
It is said that it came to be called “demon mochi” because moochie was used to exterminate demons in an Okinawan folk tale.
Moochi (demon mochi) is a mochi that is eaten at that traditional event and that day.
Mochi flour is kneaded, seasoned with white sugar, brown sugar, red sweet potato, etc., then rolled in curser (moon peach leaves) and steamed to make it.
It is said that it came to be called “demon mochi” because moochie was used to exterminate demons in an Okinawan folk tale.
