Packing the joy of spring into sweets
Do you know "Karukan", a traditional confectionery that has been loved in Kagoshima for a long time? A Japanese sweet made by steaming dough using rice flour and yam. "Karukan Manju" with red bean paste inside is also popular. The chewy dough and the smooth, elegant sweetness make it a habit.
I found a new roll confectionery "
Satsuma Ambassador" using such Karukan dough. It looks very beautiful and tastes great, so it's recommended as a souvenir for yourself or your friends!
Karukan Manju (right) and Ambassador Satsuma using Karukan (left)
◆ Plump dough with sweet bean paste
Ambassador Satsuma is a "creative Karukan roll" made by wrapping Karukan's white dough with a richly flavored purple sweet bean paste. The top is decorated with graceful salted cherry blossoms. It seems that they are handmade one by one.
The pink cherry blossoms shine well on the plump white fabric. When I cut it, I found a lot of colorful purple potatoes inside.
I feel the arrival of spring
The inside is also pink (purple)!
The plump, slightly sweet Karukan dough and the smooth, rich purple sweet bean paste harmonize with each other and melt in your mouth. The fragrance of delicious food that spreads softly in your mouth is also delicious. The salted cherry blossoms are a crisp and salty accent.
Fragrant sweet purple sweet bean paste
It is sold by the confectionery maker "Kumenya" in Kirishima City, Kagoshima. In addition to local stores, it is also available at online shops. The price is 1,200 yen (tax included). Limited to the season and number.