also: これもち
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.
I want to try Kagoshima's famous kōraimochi.
Kōraimochi is made from rice flour and sweet bean paste.
Standard kanji spelling for this Kagoshima sweet.
Alternate reading; less common than こうらいもち.
The name combines 高麗 (Kōrai, an old name for the Korean kingdom Goryeo) and 餅 (mochi). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the name likely reflects a perceived Korean influence on this Kagoshima sweet.