setta

Setta is a traditional Japanese confectionery made from mochi, a sweet rice cake, and anko, a sweet red bean paste. The mochi is typically round and smooth, with a slightly sticky texture, and is often colored with natural food coloring derived from plants like red beet or turmeric. The anko is sweetened and filled into the mochi, creating a delightful contrast between the soft, chewy mochi and the smooth, creamy anko. Setta is often served as a dessert or a snack, and is popular in Japan, particularly during the summer months. It is also a common ingredient in various Japanese sweets and desserts, such as daifuku and taiyaki. The combination of mochi and anko in setta is believed to symbolize the union of heaven and earth, with the mochi representing the earth and the anko representing the heavens.