鹿児島県·銘菓
Akumaki
'Akumaki' is a traditional confection unique to Kagoshima, eaten during the Boy's Festival. It is made by soaking glutinous rice in lye, wrapping it in bamboo leaves, and simmering it in lye water for several hours. A key feature is its long shelf life, as the alkaline components of the lye soften the rice and make it resistant to spovers. One theory suggests its origin dates back to the Battle of Sekigahara, where Shimazu Yoshihiro brought it as a field ration. It is said to have become a festival sweet to wish for the healthy growth of boys, and even today, it remains a seasonal symbol of early summer in Kagoshima. Please enjoy this piece of history, coated in kinako or brown sugar, to experience its unique chewy texture and the characteristic aroma of lnye.
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