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Okinawa Zenzai

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Okinawa Zenzai

A cold version of zenzai that is unique to Okinawa and a bit different from the mainland. The standard way to eat Okinawa zenzai is by sweetening large kidney beans (kintoki beans) with brown sugar and topping them with plenty of shaved ice. While people in Honshu might think of warm oshiruko, in Okinawa, 'zenzai' means a cold summer dessert. It is sometimes finished with shiratama (mochi balls) on top. The combination of lightly sweetened beans and fluffy shaved ice creates an irresistible refreshing sensation on hot days. The gentle sweetness of the slow-cooked kidney beans melts in your mouth. For souvenirs, retort packs and cups are available that can be stored at room temperature, allowing you to easily recreate the taste of a tropical summer at home. It is a chilled sweet that brings back memories of Okinawa's hot summers.

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