石川県·銘菓
Kintsuba
Beyond the thin crust, large, plump red beans peek through. With a single bite, the elegant sweetness of the smooth bean paste gently spreads—Kanazawa's kintsuba is a confection designed to let you savor the beans themselves. Nakadaya, known as a prestigious shop, was founded in 1934 in present-day Hakusan City. They simmer Hokkaido-grown Dainagon red beans with agar and sugar, cut them into squares, coat them in a thin layer of dough, and bake each piece individually. While their original signature product was Shibafuna, it is said that the kintsuba they were making on a small scale gained popularity after becoming a favorite among the proprietresses and geiko of the Higashi Chaya District. It offers a sweetness quintessential to Kanazawa, perfect for pairing with tea.
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