長崎県·銘菓
Gobo-mochi (Hirado)
Although called 'Gobo-mochi' (Burdock Mochi), there is actually no burdock in it. It is a traditional Hirado confection that came to be known by this name because its color and shape resemble long, slender burdock roots. It is a mochi sweet made from non-glutinous rice flour and sugar, characterized by being finished with a sprinkle of poppy seeds. The production method is said to have been introduced from China and spread as a tea sweet for the 'Chinshin-ryu' tea ceremony established by Matsuura Tadanobu, the lord of the Hirado Domain. It has been deeply rooted in the life of Hirado, used even for ceremonial gifts. The mystery of its name is an allure that makes you want to share the story. With a chewy texture and elegant sweetness, it is a flavorful dish that conveys the history of Hirado, which flourished through Nanban trade, to the present day.
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