There are many "local stories" all over the country. There are also foods with unique names that are limited to the region, such as " tart" in Ehime prefecture.

By the way, at a supermarket in Miyazaki prefecture, I saw that famous sweet potato that was cut into strips and fried and entwined with sugar. However, the name "Karinto" was written on the package. that? Isn't it "Kenpi"?


In Miyazaki prefecture, Imokenpi is called "Karinto (or Imo Karinto)". I don't know if it's common to all prefectures, but when I asked a person from the southern part of the prefecture that I (the author) visited, he said, "It's been the case for a long time." In addition, Imokenpi was sold as "Karinto" at both roadside stations and airports. All of them seem to be handled by manufacturers and sweets in the prefecture.

Then, what is the "Karinto" that is made by fried wheat strips and sprinkled with sugar? This seems to be called "Karinto", and souvenir shops sold special products such as mango. Moreover, along with "Imo Karintou".


By the way, "Imokenpi" was also sold at the supermarket. This manufacturer is a company in Kochi prefecture. After all, the name "Karinto" seems to be limited to the area. When I looked it up, I heard that even in the neighboring Kagoshima prefecture (the largest producer of sweet potatoes in Japan!), Kenpi is called Karin.


As an aside, I really like Kenpi so much that I'm in the top 3 of the sweets. There are many variations in thickness, texture, and seasoning, but my favorite is "Shiokenpi" from Kochi prefecture. The honey entwined with the thin sweet potatoes is exquisitely sweet and salty. It won't stop.