Salt pickled cherry leaves (sakura no ha shiozuke) from Izu - 10 pieces
€ 6,95 incl. VAT
Salt encrusted cherry blossom leaves with a subtle floral fragrance. Traditional for sakura mochi, ideal for sweet and savory dishes. Wrap, boil or chop finely.
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Description
Experience the refined essence of Japanese spring with our Inlaid Sakura leaves. These cherry blossom leaves pickled in salt are traditionally used in Japanese wagashi-sweets, such as sakuramochi, a delicacy consisting of a sweet, pink-colored rice cake filled with red bean paste and encased in a pickled cherry blossom petal.
Culinary Applications
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Sweets: Wrap them around sakuramochi or incorporate them into other desserts to add a subtle floral aroma.
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Savory Dishes: Use them to coat sushi or onigiri, giving these dishes a unique flavor.
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Rice and Bread: Cook them with rice or chop them to enrich the flavor of bread and meat dishes.
In addition to traditional uses, these versatile leaves can take various culinary creations to the next level, thanks to their distinctive flavor and aroma.
Flavor Profile
The leaves offer a mildly sweet flavor with a distinctive cherry blossom scent, attributable to the presence of coumarin, an organic compound also found in plants such as cinnamon and tonka beans.
Health benefits
Although used primarily for their flavor and aroma, cherry blossoms and leaves contain antioxidants and essential fatty acids, which can contribute to skin health and have anti-inflammatory properties.
| SKU | DW.SPICE.42 |
| Content | 10 pieces |
| Ingredients | Cherry leaves (sakura) (from Izu, Japan), salt, alum, acidity regulator. |
| Origin | Izu, shizuoka, Japan |
| Save | Dark, cool and dry. After opening, keep tightly closed in the refrigerator and bconsume within a week for optimal freshness. |
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