練ねり菓が子し

noun

kneaded sweet; kneaded confection

A traditional Japanese confection made by kneading powdered or granular ingredients (such as rice flour, sesame seeds, or sugar) with a liquid or sweet bean paste into a dough-like consistency. Often shaped and sometimes colored.

• 茶さ道どうでは、練ねり菓子がしがよく供きょうされる。

  In tea ceremony, kneaded sweets are often served.

• この練ねり菓子がしは、米こめ粉こと砂さ糖とうを練ねって作つくられている。

  This kneaded confection is made by kneading rice flour and sugar together.