I had to go to Himeji for two weeks in a row due to a long list of other commitments.
I was indeed a bit tired during the second week, but these sweets blew away such fatigue!
Himeji This is “Harima” by Shirasagi Jinya.
I had a “shiho flavor” last week, and it really took the edge off my fatigue. It was delicious.
This time, I bought “Harima”, a popular product along with “Shiho Aji”.
This “Harima” is,
Receives the “Honorary No Inspection Award” at the 20th National Confectionary Exposition.
Products selected for “Five-Star Hyogo” in 2014
Furthermore, it was selected as an in-flight meal for ANA All Nippon Airways in 2017!
The surface is decorated with paulownia flowers, the family crest of the Kinoshita clan, lords of Himeji Castle.
Beautiful browning!
121 kcal per serving.
Shelf life is approximately 30 days.
They are available in packs of 5 for 890 yen (tax included), 8 for 1460 yen (tax included), and 12 for 2150 yen… but they can be purchased from a single piece!
I’m glad I can buy them for myself…I think they were ¥180 per piece (tax included). (Sorry, I vaguely remember the price… I lost the receipt…)
Yolk bean paste (white bean paste with egg yolk added) is wrapped in soft, buttery dough.
Elegant and very mellow taste.
The reason why it felt somewhat “Western” was because of the use of eggs and butter!
It is likely to be preferred by foreigners.
I think it goes perfectly with coffee and tea as well as tea.
It was a welcome relief snack.
Thank you for the food… ♪
Umi.
