5 gourmandises qui prouvent que le Japon est le paradis de la patate douce pour cet automne 2020

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Si vous aimez la saveur chaude de la patate douce rôtie, vous allez vouloir goûter à ces nouvelles friandises japonaises.

Lorsque l'automne amène sa fraicheur et des feuilles rouge et orange vif au Japon, c'est qu'il est temps pour les entreprises de tout le pays de commencer à proposer des produits à durée limitée de saison. Alors que l'été apporte des saveurs d'agrumes vives et de ramune sucrée, l'automne signifie châtaigne, citrouille et, bien sûr, patate douce. Cette année, cependant, les cafés et les confiseries du Japon semblent avoir tout misé sur cette dernière saveur en particulier.

1. Starbucks Daigakuimo Frappuccino



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Partant du produit susceptible d'être acheté par le plus grand nombre de personnes, ce nouveau frappuccino saisonnier de Starbucks est basé sur la saveur du «daigakuimo» (大学 芋) ―un plat japonais de patates douces frites à l'huile, glacé dans un sirop de sucre, mirin et sauce soja, et garnis de graines de sésame. La boisson contient une bonne dose de saveur de patate douce et est garnie de graines de sésame noir et d'un filet de sirop.

Disponibilité 9/23 – 10/31

2. Donuts Galore! De la part de Krispy Kreme et Mister Donut



Les beignets sont la combinaison parfaite des saveurs de crème étranges et des décorations idiotes, il n'est donc pas surprenant que plus d'un magasin de beignets au Japon se lance dans le plaisir de la patate douce d'automne. Le Krispy Kreme Muchi Mochi Purple Sweet Potato Mont Blanc Donut a un nom tout à fait indigeste, mais une bouchée du beignet vous feront découvrir une pâte particulièrement moelleuse, surmontée de chaînes de glaçage à la patate douce de style "mont-blanc", de sucre en poudre complétée par des morceaux de patate douce enrobés.

Disponibilité 16/9 – 1/11



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Cette année, Mister Donut a opté pour un beignet de patate douce moins mignonne, mais plus axé sur la saveur – leur «Satsumaimo-do», qui signifie littéralement «patate douce do (nut)». Le beignet lui-même est infusé de plusieurs variétés de farine de patate douce, et les garnitures comprennent un glaçage à la patate douce violette, des morceaux de patate douce classique et un glaçage à la daigakuimo. Si vous aimez vraiment les patates douces, ces beignets sont faits pour vous. On vous suggère de les réchauffer avant de les déguster pour une expérience encore plus délicieuse.

Disponiblité 4/9 – ?/11

3. Haagen-Dazs Mitsuimo Ice Cream



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Le terme «mitsuimo» fait référence aux patates douces japonaises qui ont une teneur en sucre si élevée que, lorsqu'elles sont cuites et coupées en tranches, elles produisent un sirop de patates douces naturel. Cette crème glacée Haagen-Dazs tente de reproduire cette succulente expérience de patate douce rôtie sous forme réfrigérée en prenant leur glace à la patate douce et en faisant tourbillonner dans une sauce et des morceaux de patate douce populaire "beni-haruka" (紅 は る か).

4. Des bubble tea à la patate douce (d’un peu partout)



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Pas seulement une, ou deux, mais au moins trois chaînes de bubble tea de tapioca différentes à travers le Japon entrent dans la tendance automnale cette année. Chun Shui Tang propose un thé au lait de patate douce raffiné (à gauche), fait de patate douce «parfumée» et garni de crème fouettée et de chips de patate douce. (Disponible à partir du 16/09 ~) La touche de saveur de Tapista se décline en deux versions (au centre): un smoothie à la japonaise garni de karinto à la patate douce et une boisson crémeuse à l'occidentale complétée par une couche de patate douce "mont blanc" (similaire au beignet Krispy Kreme). (Disponible à partir du 9/9 ~) Coco va encore plus loin avec le concept, et au lieu de mélanger des sirops ou des garnitures, les perles de tapioca elles-mêmes se retrouvent au goût patate douce (à droite)! Pendant un temps limité, leur gamme de boissons QQ remplace les boules noires de tapioca par des versions oranges et violettes, à base de patate douce et de taro respectivement. Non seulement leur saveur se renouvelle, mais les perles de patates douces sont sûres d'être un succès sur les réseaux sociaux. (Disponible à partir du 18/9 ~)

5. Doutor Sweet Potato Mille Crepe Cake



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Vous en avez assez de tous les sirops, crèmes, glaçages et crumbles de patates douces? La crêpe mille-feuille patates douces de la chaîne de café japonaise Doutor à un prix raisonnable est surmontée d'une pile de vrais morceaux de patates douces. Bien sûr, entre les fines crêpes qui composent le corps du gâteau se trouve une crème pâtissière infusée de patate douce.

Disponible à partir du 01/10

Le Japon est pratiquement le paradis de la patate douce

Des glaces aux frappuccinos, en passant par les beignets chauds et grillés, nous avons déjà couvert les spécialités de patates douces pour à peu près tous les gourmands, et nous avons à peine effleuré la surface des offres saisonnières du Japon. Si vous êtes plutôt fan de citrouille, eh bien, il y a toujours l'année prochaine!

Pour davantage de news et info sur le Japon, pensez à suivre Japankuru sur twitter, instagram, et facebook!

Entre les articles de collaboration et les articles en édition spéciale à durée limitée, le Japon propose des tonnes de produits super intéressants, et si vous êtes comme moi ... eh bien, difficile de ne pas être curieuse!!

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      Fukuoka Prefecture has the highest population on the southern island of Kyushu, with two major cities: Fukuoka and Kitakyushu. Thanks to growing transportation networks, Fukuoka is more accessible than ever, and so are the many local attractions. On top of historical spots like Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, travelers shouldn't miss Fukuoka's food scene, with motsu nabe (offal hotpot), mentaiko (spicy cod roe), and famous Hakata ramen―best eaten from a food stall in the Nakasu area of Hakata. Plus, it's full of all sorts of destinations for travelers, like trendy shopping centers, and the beautiful nature of Itoshima and Yanagawa.

    • KAGOSHIMA

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      Kagoshima Prefecture played a major role in Japan's modernization as a backdrop for famous historical figures like samurais Saigo Takamori and Okubo Toshimichi, who pushed Japan out of the Edo era and into the Meiji. Because of that, Sengan-en Garden is just one of many historical destinations, and when it comes to attractions Kagoshima has plenty: the active volcano of Sakurajima, popular hot springs Ibusuki Onsen and Kirishima Onsen, World Heritage Site Yakushima Island, even what Japan calls the "island closest to heaven," Amami Oshima. Kagoshima might be found on the very southernmost tip of the southern island of Kyushu, but there's plenty to see.

    • OKINAWA

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      The island chain of Okinawa (沖縄) makes up the southernmost tip of Japan, which is why it's also the most tropical area in the country. Thanks to a history of independence and totally distinct political and cultural events, Okinawa has a unique culture, and remnants of the Ryukyu Kingdom are still visible all over the islands. Food, language, traditional dress, it's all a little different! It's also said to be the birthplace of karate.

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