静岡県·和菓子
Kuro-yakko
A unique Shimada confection with a jet-black appearance and a subtle hint of kombu (kelp) saltiness. Kuro-yakko is a traditional sweet born in the Meiji era. It was named after the 'Yakkko' which is the star of the 'Shimada Obi Festival,' one of Japan's three most peculiar festivals held once every three years. Its unique manufacturing method involves wrapping red bean balls made from Hokkaido adzuki beans in yokan (sweet bean jelly) infused with kombu. The manufacturer is the long-established Shimizuya of Shimada. The faint saltiness of the kombu kneaded into the yokan greatly enhances the sweetness of the Hokkaido adzuki beans, resulting in a flavor that keeps you coming back for more. Please take your time to savor this simple yet profound jet-black masterpiece from the Tokaido, which has continued since the Meiji era, alongside some tea.
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