鶏卵素麺
Meanings
1
angel hair; fios de ovos
A traditional Japanese sweet of Portuguese origin, made from egg yolks drawn into thin strands and boiled in sugar syrup. Often served as part of wagashi or in kaiseki cuisine.
See also: 南蛮菓子 (なんばんがし)
Keiran sōmen is one of the nanban sweets introduced from Portugal.
Keiran sōmen is sometimes served as a sweet accompanying tea in the tea ceremony.