10/3/12

Botan Rice Candy

Botan Rice Candy is a soft, chewy, slightly lemon-orange flavored candy with an outer layer of rice paper. The rice paper is clear and plastic-like when dry, but it is edible and dissolves in the mouth. It is a traditional Japanese candy.
The candy's name, Botan (kanji: 牡丹, hiragana: ぼたん), means "peony" in Japanese. A peony blossom is shown on the label, next to an inu-hariko, a dog-shaped traditional toy for Japanese children.
The candy is similar to the taste of a gum drop, but better, and with a slight taste of rice. It might sound a bit strange, but it's delicious! I love it! I have to buy multiple boxes since the portions are so small (in my opinion).
Each box also comes with a collectible sticker!

Botan Rice Candy can be purchased at your local Asian food market. You can also buy it online at Amazon.com.

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