noun
white rice jelly
A traditional Japanese sweet made from rice and sugar, similar to a soft, white jelly. Often served as a confection.
太白飴は、もち米と砂糖で作られる伝統的な和菓子です。
Taihaku-ame is a traditional Japanese sweet made from glutinous rice and sugar.
The name combines 太白 (taihaku, 'great white') and 飴 (ame, 'candy' or 'jelly'), referring to its pale color and sweet nature. The exact historical origin is uncertain.