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Kashiwamochi, a type of rice cake eaten in the Kanto region on Boys' Day, is a sweet that originated in the Edo period.
The oak leaves that wrap the mochi are from the oak tree, which has long been considered sacred.
As oak trees do not shed their old leaves until new shoots appear, there is a legend that says, "Parents do not die until children are born." From this, it became associated with "a continuous line of successors" and "prosperity of descendants," and wrapping mochi in oak leaves on Boys' Day became an auspicious food, and it spread throughout the Kanto region, centering on Edo.
The kashiwamochi on display in stores come in two types: those with kashiwa leaves wrapped on the outside, and those with the inside facing out. This is done so that you can tell at a glance what the filling is, with red bean paste wrapped on the outside and miso paste wrapped in the inside.
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[May event meal]
Spanish mackerel in colorful sauce
The colorful vegetable sauce adds a touch of elegance to the dish. It is also recommended as a recipe for special occasions such as Boys' Day.
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