埼玉県·和菓子
Imo-koi (Sweet Potato Love)
A nostalgic country-style manju made by layering chunky red bean paste over slices of fluffy steamed sweet potato. This is 'Imo-koi' from Kasho Umon, a quintessential souvenir of Kawagoe. Little Edo Kawagoe has been familiar with sweet potatoes since the Edo period, earning the reputation of being 'thirteen ri sweeter than nine ri.' Kasho Umon is known for confections that leverage the charm of these potatoes, and Imo-koi has even been selected as a 'Sainokuni Certified Excellent Brand Product' in Saitama Prefecture. The chewy texture of the dough, made from a blend of mountain yam and glutinous rice flour, combined with the harmony of potato and bean paste, is highly acclaimed. The warmth of it freshly steamed is exceptional, and it is also convenient as it keeps well when frozen. It is a specialty you must try when visiting Kawagoe.
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