Ryombo Mochi
Beloved by Satsuma Samurai, Ryombo Mochi
About Ryombo Mochi
Ryombo Mochi (両棒餅) is a traditional sweet from Kagoshima made from rice flour dumplings skewered on two sticks and generously coated with a thick, sweet soy sauce glaze.
The name "Jambo" is believed to originate from a mispronunciation of "Ryombo," and the two skewers are said to symbolize the swords carried by samurai—a long katana and a short wakizashi.
Ryombo Mochi has a long and fascinating history, dating back to the Nanboku-chō period (14th century), originating in Taniyama, now part of modern-day Kagoshima City. During the Edo period, it became a favored offering from the Taniyama region to the Shimazu clan, the lords of Satsuma. Over time, the treat gained popularity and spread throughout the Iso area, becoming a cherished delicacy in Kagoshima.
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