What is Momiji manju?
[[File:Momiji Manju Hiroshima.JPG|thumb|Momiji Manju in Hiroshima]] '''Momiji manju''' is a type of steamed bun: a small cake stuffed with sweetened bean paste. It is shaped just after a Japanese maple leaf. It is a souvenir at [[Itsukushima Shrine]] on [[Miyajima]] Island, [[Hiroshima Prefecture|Hiroshima]]. It was first made in the last part of the 19th century. The origin of its name is Momiji-dani, which is a famous place in Miyajima. ==Ingredients== It is made from eggs, sugar, wheat, flour and honey. It has a bean jam filling wrapped in sponge cake. It is [[baking|baked]]. ==Types== There are many types of fillings, including [[koshian bean jam]], [[tsubuan bean jam]], [[white bean jam]], [[green tea]], [[chestnut]], [[cheese]], [[chocolate]] and [[cream]]. There are also different recipes like raw Momiji and fried Momiji. ==References== *[http://nisikido.co.jp/ nishikido.co.jp] {{in lang|ja}} {{multistub|food|Japan}} [[Category:Sweet breads]] [[Category:Japanese food]]