高麗餅こうらいもち

noun

kōraimochi; Kagoshima mochi with sweet bean paste

A local Kagoshima confection made by mixing rice flour and sweet bean paste, then steaming or pounding. The name 高麗 (Kōrai) refers to the ancient Korean kingdom Goryeo, suggesting a historical connection.

• 鹿か児ご島しまの名めい物ぶつ、高麗こうらい餅もちを食たべてみたい。

  I want to try Kagoshima's famous kōraimochi.

• 高麗こうらい餅もちは米こめ粉ことあんこで作つくられる。

  Kōraimochi is made from rice flour and sweet bean paste.