Kikyoya "Kikyo Shingenmochi Fried Bun
Kikyou Shingenmochi Fried Bun" is sold by Kikyouya, famous for its Yamanashi specialty "Kikyo Shingenmochi". The purchase price is 216 yen (tax included). The author found it at a store selling local products in Tokyo Station Ichibangai.The "Kikyo Shingenmochi Fried Bun" is an old-fashioned fried bun with a rice cake, molasses jam, and cream sandwiched inside. The consumption period is about four days.
It looks like a simple deep-fried bread, but when you open the slit, you will find a soft and chewy rice cake, Kuromitsu jam, and cream inside! The mochi is quite sticky and stretches well when spread out.
The combination of the rich, elastic rice cake, rich molasses jam, and savory soybean flour flavor creates a delicious Japanese taste. The savory taste of the soybean flour and the flavor of the bread go well together and are very satisfying to eat.
However, since the bread is a little tough and dry, it may be better to have something to drink when eating it, as it will take away the moisture in your mouth. You may enjoy it with coffee or tea as well as refreshing green tea.
Kikyo Shingenmochi Fried Buns" are a must-try for Kikyo Shingenmochi fans. Be careful when buying it as a souvenir, though, as it has a short consumption period!