滋賀県·和菓子
Kusatsu Aobana Mochi
A beautiful, translucent blue. This is a creative Japanese sweet that looks refreshing, made using Kusatsu's flower, 'Aobana'. Aobana is formally known as Commelina communis var. (Dayflower), and is the official flower of Kusatsu City. Since the Edo period, it has been cultivated as a raw material for 'Aobana-gami' (blue paper) used for sketching Yuzen and Shibori dyeing. It is a fleetingly beautiful flower that is sensitive to sunlight and withers before noon. In recent years, its use in foods such as Japanese sweets and soft-serve ice cream has been increasing. This treat, which seems to directly reflect the cobalt blue color of the flower, offers a flavor you can only encounter in Kusatsu. It is perfect as a summer accompaniment to tea.
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