氷 砂 糖(こおりざとう)

こおりざとう

noun

rock sugar; rock candy

1. rock sugar; rock candy

Large crystals of pure sugar, clear or white, used especially in making fruit liqueurs, preserved fruits, and traditional sweets. Dissolves slowly, making it ideal for infusions.

氷砂糖(こおりざとう)で梅酒(うめしゅ)を漬(つ)ける。

I make plum wine with rock sugar.

子(こ)どもの頃(ころ)、氷砂糖(こおりざとう)をおやつに食(た)べていた。

When I was a child, I used to eat rock sugar as a snack.

梅(うめ)シロップを作(つく)るには、青梅(あおうめ)と同量(どうりょう)の氷砂糖(こおりざとう)が必要(ひつよう)だ。

To make plum syrup, you need the same amount of rock sugar as green plums.

Composed of 氷(こおり) (ice) and 砂糖(さとう) (sugar). Named for its ice-like transparent crystal appearance. Essential in Japanese home cooking for making 梅酒(うめしゅ) (plum wine) and 梅(うめ)シロップ (plum syrup), which are popular summer preparations.

Common collocations

氷砂糖(こおりざとう)で漬(つ)ける: to preserve/infuse with rock sugar
氷砂糖(こおりざとう)を溶(と)かす: to dissolve rock sugar
梅酒(うめしゅ)に氷砂糖(こおりざとう): rock sugar for plum wine

Cultural note

In Japan, 氷砂糖(こおりざとう) is most strongly associated with making 梅酒(うめしゅ) and 梅(うめ)シロップ at home in June, during the plum harvest season. It is preferred over regular sugar because it dissolves slowly, gradually drawing out the plum flavor without making the liquid overly sweet too quickly.

Similar words

上白糖(じょうはくとう): refined white sugar — the standard granulated sugar used in Japan
グラニュー糖(とう): granulated sugar — coarser crystals, common in baking
黒砂糖(くろざとう): brown sugar, muscovado — unrefined, with a deep molasses flavor

Related Words

Compare: 上白糖(じょうはくとう) (refined white sugar)

Compare: グラニュー糖(とう) (granulated sugar)

Compare: 黒砂糖(くろざとう) (brown sugar, muscovado)

Compare: 黒糖(こくとう) (brown sugar)

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