英和和英

語源

From Japanese 黒蜜 (kuromitsu, literally “black honey”).

名詞

kuromitsu (uncountable)

1. A Japanese sugar syrup, similar to molasses, but thinner and milder, typically made from unrefined muscovado sugar.
   • 2012 July 6, Bao Ong, “Weekend Fare”, in Diner’s Journal (The New York Times)‎^[1], archived from the original on 2012-07-08:

     Items like house-made quinoa waffles topped with kuromitsu and warm vanilla-cinnamon butter, and a South American-style frittata, will be available.

   • 2021, Julia Momosé, The Way of the Cocktail: Japanese Traditions, Techniques, and Recipes, New York, N.Y.: Clarkson Potter/Publishers, Random House, →ISBN, page 252:

     In a teacup, combine the hot chrysanthemum tisane, spiced kuromitsu, and cashew milk.

   • 2022, Emily J. Bushman, Bake Anime: 75 Sweet Recipes Spotted in—and Inspired by—Your Favorite Anime, New York, N.Y.: Simon Element, Simon & Schuster, Inc., →ISBN, page 184:

     Combine the brown sugar, butter, kuromitsu, and corn syrup in a heavy-bottomed pot.

   • 2023, Kaki Okumura, Wa – The Art of Balance: Live Healthier, Happier and Longer the Japanese Way, London: Watkins, →ISBN:

     Serve with kuromitsu and enjoy!

Further reading

• kuromitsu on Wikipedia.