三重県·銘菓
Kihoku no Kinko-imo
On the coast of Kihoku, there are dried sweet potatoes made using traditional methods. Kinko-imo is a type of dried sweet potato passed down from Ise-Shima to Eastern Kishu. It uses a specific variety called Hayato-imo; rather than steaming them, the characteristic method involves boiling them and then slowly drying them in the sun. Hayato-imo, which grows well even in the thin soil of coastal areas, has supported the lives of local people since ancient times. With a sticky, chewy texture and a concentrated natural sweetness, its flavor is like a high-quality Japanese confection. Once enjoyed as a stamina-boosting food for Ama divers and fishermen, it is a simple delicacy born from coastal wisdom. Please try it as a souvenir of your travels through Ise-Shima.
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