新潟県·銘菓
Sasa Dango
When you unwrap the bamboo leaf, the scent of mugwort wafts out. From within the green, chewy dough, a gentle sweetness of red bean paste appears. It is a simple yet irresistible deliciousness. Sasa Dango is a famous confection said to have been eaten in areas such as Chuetsu and Kaetsu in Niigata for about 500 years. Bamboo leaves have antibacterial properties, and it is a well-known legend that they were used as preserved food during the Warring States period, even serving as portable rations for Uesugi Kenshin. There are various theories regarding its origin; some say it was born from the wisdom of utilizing broken rice, while others suggest it stems from traditions associated with the Boy's Festival (Tango no Sekku). It gained sudden fame after being selected as a souvenir for the 1964 Niigata National Sports Festival. It is a taste of home that evokes the rice-producing region of Niigata.
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