Chinsuko

Chinsukō

Chinsuko (ちんすこう, Chinsukō^?) is a traditional sweet often sold as a souvenir (miyagegashi) on Okinawa, Japan. It is a small biscuit made of mostly lard and flour, with a mild and sweet flavor. Chinsuko was introduced to Okinawa some 400 years ago^[when?] from China.^{[citation needed]}

References

• Shuri-Naha Dialect Dictionary at University of the Ryukyus