[Miyagi Prefecture] What is “zunda” in Zunda mochi? Introducing the deliciousness from the origin of the word!

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2021.12.24
Last updated: 2024.04.19

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1 What is “Zundamochi”?
2 What is the origin of the word “zunda” in “zunda mochi”?
3 ``Zunda Mochi'' is a local dish that takes a lot of time and Miyagi's proud sweets
4 “Zunda Komichi” has also appeared at Sendai Station! How about taking Zunda mochi as a souvenir?
- 4.1 Zunda Saryo＜Information＞

Zunda mochi is made in the southern Tohoku region, especially in Miyagi Prefecture . It is now famous nationwide for its delicious taste. But do you know what the ``zunda'' in ``Zunda Mochi'' is? It sounds typical of the Tohoku dialect, but I would like to introduce the deliciousness from the etymology of "zunda".

What is “Zundamochi”?

Zunda mochi is ground edamame and sprinkled on top of shiratama mochi or mochi . The edamame color gives it an unusual color and taste.

There is also Zunda Mochi, which is made using not only edamame but also peas and kidney beans, and the flavor varies depending on the type of bean.

What is the origin of the word “zunda” in “zunda mochi”?

is said to be derived from the dialect word ``zuda ,'' which means ``to crush beans It is said that the name ``zunda mochi'' came to be derived from the sound of the beans being hit.

Zunda's bean paste is made by putting edamame in a mortar and pounding or crushing it, giving it a natural flavor that retains the graininess of the edamame.

The edamame used in ``Zundaan'' is ``Aobata beans,'' which are harvested in the summer, and ``Zunda mochi'' is originally a seasonal dish in the Tohoku region . Some places are also famous for their Obon offerings, and in Miyagi, many ``Zunda mochi'' are sold from Sendai Tanabata to Obon. It can be said to be a feature of this season.

Zunda mochi may have a sweet image, but it also has traditional salty dressings. is a traditional local dish in Sendai

On the other hand, there are different theories about the etymology of "zunda".

There is a theory that ``Date Masamune crushed edamame with his Jintachi sword and ate it when he went to war.'' One theory is that this ``jintachi'' was called ``jindatsu'' and ``zundatsu'' in the Tohoku dialect, and became ``jinda'' and ``zunda.''

There are other theories, but it can be said that the act of pounding and crushing beans is what drew attention to this dish.

``Zunda Mochi'' is a local dish that takes a lot of time and Miyagi's proud sweets

Miyagi Prefecture has traditionally had many opportunities to eat mochi in various dishes throughout the year. Mochi is enjoyed with a variety of other things, such as ``Fusube Mochi'' made with loach, ``Kurumi Mochi'' made with walnuts, and other types such as ``Sesame Mochi'' and ``Natto Mochi.''

Zunda mochi is a local delicacy that was made in Miyagi Prefecture by the entire family, including children. It is difficult to remove the edamame from the pod and then grind it.

Boil the beans, peel and mash them, mix with sugar to make a bean paste, and add it to freshly made rice cakes. The more elaborate it is, the more delicious it will be.

“Zunda Komichi” has also appeared at Sendai Station! How about taking Zunda mochi as a souvenir?

In areas where ``zunda'' is eaten as a local dish, there are many mochi shops and Japanese sweets shops that mainly serve ``zunda''.

If you want to enjoy the crunchy texture of zunda, try ``Sweet Doro Hikoichi'' ``Murakamiya Mochiten'' in Kitame-cho, Aoba Ward, near the west exit of Sendai Station , and for the rich taste, try There is "Endo Mochiten" in Miyamachi, Aoba Ward, which has been in business for over 70 years It's a luxury where you can enjoy both the deliciousness of mochi and the deliciousness of zunda.

Gengo Chaya in Sakuragaoka Park, Aoba Ward, located next to Sakuraoka Daijingu Shrine related to Date Masamune, which is said to be the origin of the word ``Zunda'', is also a good place to visit.

a ``Zunda Komichi'' has been built at JR Sendai Station ``Tamazawa Sohonten'' and ``Kikusuian Zunda Chaya'' are also popular.

Zunda mochi from Zunda Saryo, which is now popular nationwide, is also sold at Zunda Komichi at Sendai Station. If you walk along this ``Zunda Koji'', you'll want to buy zunda mochi as a souvenir, which is recommended by Miyagi residents.