My favorite of all traditional Japanese New Year foods has to be kuri kinton (栗きんとん). It's smooth and sweet, perfect for adults and children alike. The recipe is simple, but the preparation requires some elbow grease!
Tag: chestnut
Anko Red Bean & Chestnut Pinwheel Cookies
Treat yourself to some quick and easy, miniature pinwheel cookies made with foraged chestnuts, pie crust, and Japanese red bean paste. Be warned--they're hard to resist eating all at once!