18 Awesome Recipes Using Pickled Sakura
Cherry trees, or sakura, are much beloved in Japan, and cherry blossoms are a classic Japanese ingredient, which not only has a very unique flavor but also adds beauty to dishes. This list of recipes with pickled cherry blossoms, or okazuke (桜花漬), includes traditional Japanese foods as well as contemporary Westernized recipes.
By NIHON ICHIBAN12. Sakura Cherry Blossom Cheesecake
http://chubbehface.blogspot.jp/2012/03/sakura-cherry-blossom-cheesecake.html
Sakura cherry blossom cheesecake is a wonderful blend of Western and Japanese cuisine. The soft flavor of the cheesecake is a perfect base for the subtle aroma of the sakura flowers.
11. Sakura Cookies
http://dailydelicious.blogspot.jp/2012/06/sakura-cookies.html
These sakura cookies are easy to make, and help bring out the flavor of the sakura flower. The cookies look really cute, and also make a perfect gift during cherry blossom season.
10. Sakura Layer Cake
http://www.myfudo.com/easy-desserts-recipes-cherry-blossom-matcha-layer-cake-entremet-2/
This sakura layer cake combines two of Japan’s most famous ingredients: sakura and matcha tea powder. The result is a wonderful sponge cake with typical Japanese aromas and beautiful green- and pink-colored layers.
9. Sakura Rare Cheese Dessert
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bossacafez/7047178249
This sakura rare cheese dessert is stunning with its pale pink on creamy white. The delicate flavor of the sakura is a wonderful combination with the creamy aroma of the rare cheese.
- cookpad.com (Japanese)
8. Sakura Chiffon Cake
http://cookmap.com/en/recipes/sakura-chiffon-cake
This sakura chiffon cake is a wonderful combination of Western and Japanese flavors. The aroma of the sakura flowers blends very well with the smooth, light flavor and consistency of chiffon cake.
7. Sakura Macaron
https://proudlypetite.wordpress.com/2015/03/26/sakura-rose-macarons/
The sakura macaron is another fantastic example of blending Western and Japanese food culture. The result is a beautiful pink macaron with the subtle flavor of sakura cherry blossoms.
6. Sakura Onigiri
http://www.delectablehodgepodge.com/recipes/sakuraonigiri.html
Sakura onigiri are a Japanese classic, and a great way to enjoy rice balls with the flavor of sakura. The salt from the pickled also sakura naturally seasons the rice. Easy to make—just enjoy!
