愛知県·銘菓
Kutsuwa
A crispy, golden-brown auspicious sweet fried into a ring shape. This is the famous 'Kutsuwa,' a confection passed down in front of Tsushima Shrine in Tsushima City, Aichi Prefecture. It is made by kneading and steaming flour from both non-glutinous and glutinous rice, adding sugar and black sesame, then hand-twisting the dough into a double ring before deep-frying it in sesame oil. The ring shape is modeled after the 'Chinowa' (cogon grass ring) used in rituals at Tsushima Shrine to pray for good health and protection from illness. It is said to have earned its name because it resembles a horse's bit (kutsuwa). This auspicious sweet has been crafted continuously since the Tempo era in the late Edo period. Its firm texture, the fragrant aroma of black sesame, and its elegant sweetness leave a lasting impression. Once you take a bite, you will find it addictive—a true masterpiece filled with the history of Tsushima.
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