沖縄県·郷土料理
Okinawa Zenzai
"Wait, it's cold?"—This is the first surprise people from the mainland experience when encountering Okinawa's Zenzai. A mound of shaved ice sits atop kidney beans simmered sweet with brown sugar. When you scoop it up, the crunchy ice breaks apart and glides down your throat alongside the soft, sweet beans. Originally, Okinawa had a traditional sweet called 'Amagashi,' made by simmering beans and pressed barley in brown sugar. Over time, kidney beans—which hold their shape well during simmering—came to be used, and with the spread of refrigerators, the style of topping it with shaved ice became widespread. Some shops also add shiratama (mochi balls) or fragrant pressed barley, offering various ways to enjoy it. It is a quintessential taste of an Okinawan summer on a hot day.
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