Chinsuko

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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 from China. It originated from the word Chinrusko and changed to Chinsuko.

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• Shuri-Naha Dialect Dictionary at University of the Ryukyus