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Nangoku Seika's Imo Kenpi
Deep-fried to a crisp and coated in syrup, this is Kochi's soul food. Imo kenpi is a traditional confection believed to have originated in Kochi. When sweet potatoes were introduced to Kochi during the Edo period, they became widely cultivated due to the region's typhoon-prone climate. As a result, a snack made by coating thinly sliced sweet potatoes with sugar—which was precious at the time—spread among the common people. Nangoku Seika is a long-established shop that has continued to make imo kenpi since the 1960s. The simple flavor of thinly sliced sweet potatoes deep-fried until crispy and coated in syrup offers a crunchy texture and natural sweetness that makes it impossible to stop eating. It is a long-selling favorite loved by the local residents and can be easily purchased at supermarkets.
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