Uirō (Japonya)
Also known as uirō-mochi, uirō is a sweet Japanese cake made of sugar, rice flour, and water. The cake is traditionally steamed until it has a chewy texture. It dates back to the 16th century when it was used as part of Japanese tea ceremonies, a tradition still practiced today.
Uirō was originally the name of a medicine during the Muromachi period (1336-1573). References to uirō as a confection first appear in Ryōan Terajima's Edo period dictionary Wa-Kan Sansai Zue, published in 1712.
There are several variations of the cake, so it can be flavored with ingredients like matcha, chestnuts, strawberries, or azuki bean paste. Although it is made from the same ingredients as mochi, its preparation method is different. The uirō is poured into a mold and steamed, while the mochi is pounded to become sticky.
Uirō can be purchased at traditional Japanese confectionery shops in Japan.
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