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御膳汁粉 (ごぜんじるこ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
strained red bean soup with mochi
A type of shiruko (sweet red bean soup) made with smooth, strained red bean paste (koshian), often served with mochi. The term 御膳 implies a refined or high-quality version.
See also: 汁粉
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The gozenjiruko at this shop is made with strained bean paste and has an elegant sweetness.
Kanji 御 honorable, manipulate, govern Similar words 汁しる 粉こ Shiruko is the general term for sweet red bean soup with mochi or other ingredients. 御膳汁粉 specifically uses strained (smooth) red bean paste and often implies a higher quality or more refined version.
善ぜん 哉ざい Zenzai is a similar sweet red bean soup but typically uses chunky red bean paste (tsubuan) and is more common in the Kansai region. 御膳汁粉 is smoother and often considered more elegant.
Etymology Compound of 御膳 (gozen, 'honorable meal' or 'refined food') and 汁粉 (shiruko, 'sweet red bean soup'). The prefix 御膳 elevates the dish, suggesting a high-quality or specially prepared version of shiruko.
