Po-po (Traditional Okinawan Sweet)

Po-po (Traditional Okinawan Sweet) introduction

Po-po (ポーポー) is a traditional sweet snack from Okinawa, made by mixing wheat flour with water, cooking it on a flat pan, spreading it with oil-miso paste, and rolling it into a cylindrical shape. When the batter is flavored with brown sugar, the dish is often referred to as "Chinbin" (ちんびん). In the past, Okinawan families would prepare Po-po on "Yukkanuhi" (the 4th day of the 5th month in the lunar calendar) as an offering, wishing for the health and growth of their children. While Po-po is a humble and rustic treat, it is also recognized as a part of Okinawa's traditional cuisine and is occasionally served as part of a "Toudoubon" (a tray of ceremonial Okinawan dishes).

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• NamePo-po (Traditional Okinawan Sweet)
• Area Okinawa
• Kind of food Local cuisine

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