What are “Kashipan and Souzaipan”? They are Japanese specialty breads.
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It has been a long time since bread was first introduced to Japan.
In 1543, Portuguese sailors were cast ashore on the coast of Nagasaki.
They introduced guns and Western culture, including the concept of bread.
Thus, it is said that breads were introduced during that time.
The name ‘Pan,’ which the Japanese use to refer to bread, originates from the word ‘Pao’ in Portuguese.
‘Kashi’ in ‘Kashipan’ means confectionery, and ‘Souzai’ in ‘Souzaipan’ means household dish.
Since rice has been a staple food in Japan, there used to be no food like bread.
After the introduction of bread, it has been developed to meet Japanese taste or flavor.
As a result, breads for confectionery “Kashi pan” and household dish “Souzai pan” are developed.
The Option of Kashipan
I introduce some Kashi pan that I recommend as follows
Anpan
Anpan is representative of Kashipan and has been popular for a long time.
It was developed in 1874 by the long established bakery named Kimuraya.
Anpan was presented to the emperor and gained favor from him.
It is the opportunity that Anpan became popular.
Jam pan
Breads filled with strawberry jam.
Many Japanese like to spread strawberry jam with butter on bread for breakfast.
So It is natural that Jam pan became popular.
Cream pan
Beards filled with custard cream.
Melon pan
he name Melonpan doesn’t originate from the taste, but the shape of the bread.
There are mesh shaped patterns like muskmelon on the surface of Melonpan.
That is the reason why it is called Melonpan.
The option of Souzai pan
I introduce some Souzai pan that I recommend as follows
Curry pan
Curry pan is the symbol of Souzai pan which is bread filled with curry paste.
It is covered with bread crumbs and deep fried.
Curry pan is so popular that many bakery meke Curry pan as a signature dish.
There is a popular specialty store of Curry pan
Yakisoba pan
Yakisoba is one of the popular cuisines of noodles fried with worcestershire sauce.
Yakisoba pan is a Souzai pan stuffed with yakisoba.
The bread of the Yakisoba pan is the same as the one for Hotdog.
It is a common and popular menu of school shops and popular among students.
The appearance is unique and impressive as you can see.
Korokke pan
Korokke pan is bread in which croquette and cabbage are put on a hot dog bun.
Korokke is made by frying crushed potatoes, minced meat and onions with bread crumbs.
It also has the taste of worcestershire sauce, the same as Yakisoba pan.
Mayo pan
Mayo pan is a Souzai pan with ingredients sprinkled with mayonnaise or filled with them.
Mayonnaise is a popular sauce for general public cuisine along with worcestershire sauce.
There are varieties of Mayo pan of conbination with other ingredientss as follows.
- Cone
- Shirasu(young anchovies)
- Kanikama(processed seafood product known as imitation crab or crab stick)
- Tuna
- Egg
It’s Nice to go to Japanese bakeries “Pan-ya”
Japanese bakeries called “Pan-ya” in Japanese are one of the popular spots to visit among foreign tourists.
Japanese bakeries are particular about the appearance of breads.
So you can see a lot of beautiful or adorable breads which are lined up in good order.
You can find an amazing variety of flavors and kinds of breads there.
I really recommend you to go to Bakery when you visit Japan.
