20/10/2026
I often hear people in Europe say that Japanese food is rather mild in flavour. Yet, isn’t one of the beauties of Japanese cuisine the way it allows the natural flavours of its ingredients to shine?
A little salt is all it takes to bring out the delicate sweetness of sweet potatoes so beautifully. Sometimes, simplicity really is the greatest pleasure.
These shio kenpi from 風と土 , who grow organic sweet potatoes in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, are simply delicious with a cup of Japanese black tea (wakocha). The gentle sweetness and subtle saltiness make a perfect pairing🍠🍵
I’ve visited Tokoname several times to explore its pottery, and there’s a lovely tea market in neighbouring Handa that I’ve been longing to visit. A region rich in craftsmanship and local traditions, and one I’d love to return to soon.