福岡県·銘菓
Narukin Manju
The 'Narukin Manju' is a heavy, large white bean paste manju that can reach 2-30cm in diameter. It is a bold confection unique to Nogata, a place that saw many 'narukin' during the coal mining boom. Its origin is unique. It is said to have begun in the Meiji era when an individual, having failed in a speculation on bean prices, was left with a large amount of quail beans. They used those beans to make white bean paste for manju, which unexpectedly became popular. For coal miners finishing their heavy labor, these sweet manju were the ultimate treat. Its large size is its original form, and it is also enjoyed as a good luck charm representing 'rounding things off' (success). Please try sharing and tasting the gentle sweetness of the simple white bean paste.
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