岩手県·和菓子
Akegarasu
With a single bite, it crumbles crisp, followed by the rich depth of walnuts and the fragrant aroma of black sesame spreading softly through your mouth. It has a mysterious, delicate texture—somewhere between mochi and rakugan. The more you chew, the more the savory flavors of the ingredients emerge. This is a traditional sweet that has been beloved in Japanese confectionery shops throughout the prefecture, including Morioka. The process involves kneading walnuts and black sesame into a rice flour-based dough, gently seasoning it with starch syrup and salt, and then steaming it. It is said that the name comes from the way the cut edges of the walnuts resemble crows in flight. The sweetness is subtle, allowing the natural flavors of the ingredients to take center stage. When enjoyed with tea, the faint aroma of sesame and walnut lingers in your mouth. It is a simple, warm, handmade confection from Iwate.
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