Okowa (おこわ): What It Is, Ingredients & Origin
Okowa (おこわ) is a Japanese food classified as gohan. Ingredients listed for it include glutinous rice.
| Name in Japanese | おこわ |
|---|---|
| Type | gohan |
| Main ingredients | glutinous rice |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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- Showing the Japanese name (おこわ) on your phone is the easiest way to ask for it.
- Recipes and ingredients vary by region, shop and household. If you have a food allergy or dietary restriction, always confirm the ingredients with the shop before eating.
Source: Wikidata (CC0). Compiled by this website.