長野県·和菓子
Azusa-do Kobayashi Shio-mame Manju (Salted Bean Manju)
This is a salted bean manju made by Azusa-do Kobayashi, a shop rooted in the castle town of Matsumoto. A fluffy layer of bean-infused dough with a touch of salt envelops the sweet bean paste. The charm of mame-manju lies in the way the saltiness of the red peas kneaded into the dough complements the sweetness of the filling. Azusa-do Kobayashi's version features a comfortable balance of salt and sweetness, making it a simple Japanese confection that you can't help but eat one after another. The tender texture of the beans also evokes a sense of nostalgia. It offers an unpretentious deliciousness unique to a shop that has its main store in Toyoshina and is well-loved in places like the Matsumoto Station building. It is the perfect accompaniment to tea—an unpretentious treat characteristic of Matsumoto. It makes you want to slow down and savor it with a cup of green tea in hand.
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