山口県·銘菓
Whole Mikan Preserved in Syrup (Koukoku Honten)
An entire Natsumikan—this Hagi specialty allows you to enjoy the slight bitterness of the peel, an elegant sweetness, and the moist texture of the yokan filling all in one. Its visual impact is truly extraordinary. Koukoku Honten, located in Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture since 1858, has been handcrafted using the same traditional methods since the third generation proprietor, Yoshitaro Koukoku, created it in 1916. The peels are simmered slowly in syrup after two nights of skimming off impurities, and a smooth Natsumikan-flavored white bean paste yokan is poured into the fruit through a hole at the bottom. The entire process takes five days and is performed entirely by skilled hands. The harmony between the flavor and bitterness of the peel and the gentle sweetness of the yokan is unique. It is a masterpiece you must taste when visiting Hagi.
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