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Yunnan Sasamaki (Bamboo Leaf Wrapped Rice Cake)
When you unwrap the bamboo leaf, a refreshing aroma gently spreads. This is 'Sasamaki,' a traditional food of Yunnan City passed down for the Tango no Sekku festival. It is made by kneading rice flour (primarily glutinous rice) with lukewarm water, wrapping it in Kuma-zasa (sasa bamboo), and simmering it slowly. Because Kuma-zasa is believed to have antibacterial and preservative properties, this dish has been deeply rooted since ancient times as a seasonal food for Tango no Sekku, used to pray for the healthy growth of children by invoking those powers. Depending on the region, it is also called 'chimaki' or 'maki,' and is characterized by its simple flavor without added sugar. It is classic to enjoy it freshly boiled with roasted soybean powder (kinako) or soy sauce with sugar. Along with the refreshing scent of bamboo, this is a local Yunnan snack that allows you to feel the changing of the seasons.
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