Saka-Manju Sake-Infused Red Bean Buns

Sakai City / Throughout the year

This manju (Japanese sweet bun) is a local confectionery of the town of Mikuni. Method of its making was learned from the sailors of Kitamaebune ships and has been passed on to today. The flavor of sweet and sour sake on its skin harmonizes with the tasty sweet bean paste. The most notable feature is that different stamp is pressed on the surface of the manju at each shop who made it.