Jiriyaki
A simple taste loved by all
Jiriyaki introduction
Jiriyaki, which is handed down to Bungoono City, is also a product of powder food culture. The ground flour is melted in water and baked thinly like a crepe, and then rolled in finely crushed brown sugar or pumpkin bean paste for eating. It is easy to make and has a simple taste loved by all, so it is widely spread not only in Bungoono City but also in Oita Prefecture.
As for the origin of the name, there are theories that the dough comes from “jiri (in Oita dialect, meaning “loose”), and the theory that “jirijiri” and the dough is baked. It is also characterized by various names depending on the region, such as Hekoyaki in Hita City, Hiyaki, and Taratarayaki.