Sata Andagi | The Okinawan Donut

Sata Andagi | The Okinawan Donut | Japanese Treats

Okinawa is one of Japan's best holiday destinations. With its beautiful beaches, interesting history and tropical weather, it is in many ways the perfect getaway. However, for me there is one important thing that trumps all these other considerations when deciding where to go on holiday: what delicious local delicacies can I try?

Okinawa's food reflects the mix of cultures that effected this group of islands far from the rest of Japan. From the American influence that created Taco Rice, or the Chinese influence on Okinawan Soba, there are many things that you can try in Okinawa that are completely different to the food from the rest of Japan. Of course, I am always most insterested in the sweets, so it's no wonder that I've become a big fan of Sata Andagi.

Sata Andagi are deep fried buns very similar to ones found in Chinese cuisine. They are a little tougher than regular donuts, with a golden exterior and a cake-y interior. The name comes from the words 'sugar' and 'oil' in Okinawan dialect- a delicious if not entirely healthy combination!

There's lots of places to try Sata Andagi in Okinawa. We stumbled across this little stall by accident upstairs above the First Makishi Fish Market in Naha. These ones were flavoured with brown sugar, another Okinawan specialty.

These little treats are so simple and delicious, I think they would be relatively easy to make. If I find a good recipe, I'll be sure to share it here on Crumbs to Crunch!

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