麦むぎこがし

noun

roasted barley flour

A traditional Japanese ingredient made by grinding parched barley. Used in confectionery and as a drink base.

• 祖そ母ぼは麦むぎこがしを湯ゆで溶といて飲のんでいた。

  My grandmother used to dissolve roasted barley flour in hot water and drink it.

• 麦むぎこがしを使つかった和わ菓が子しは香こうばしい。

  Japanese sweets made with roasted barley flour have a fragrant aroma.