Chinsuko
| Chinsuko | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Confectionery/biscuit |
| Place of origin | China, Japan |
| Region or state | Okinawa |
| Main ingredients | Lard, flour |
 Cookbook:Chinsuko  Chinsuko | |
Chinsuko (ちんすこう/金楚糕 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 very similar to shortbread. Chinsuko was introduced to Okinawa some 400 years ago from China.