煎餅
Senbei
What is Senbei
Senbei (rice cracker) is a rice snack made by kneading wheat flour, rice flour, or other grain flour, stretching it thin, and baking it. In Japan, senbei is made from Uruchi rice. Okaki" and "Arare" are similar to senbei, but they are made from glutinous rice and have different ingredients.
Type of Senbei
厚焼きせんべい
Atsuyaki Senbei
Atsuyaki senbei are relatively thick. They are usually baked slowly at a low temperature. Because of their thickness, they are crunchy and chewy. They are usually seasoned with soy sauce or salt, and the method and flavor vary by region.
薄焼き煎餅
Usuyaki Senbei
"Usuyaki senbei are thinly baked rice crackers. The thinness of the cracker gives it a crispy texture and a savory flavor. Usuyaki senbei are usually flavored with soy sauce, salt or sweet. They are popular as snacks and te cakes. "
揚げ煎餅
Age Senbei
Deep fried rice crackers are made by deep frying glutinous rice dough. Deep frying gives them a crispy texture and they are usually salted or sweetened. Deep frying increases the flavor and richness of the rice.
ぬれ煎餅
Nure Senbei
"Nure-sembei is a snack made by soaking baked rice crackers in soy sauce while they are still hot, giving them a moist texture. Nure-sembei was created around 1960 as a failed attempt at rice crackers. The rice crackers soaked in the sauce even inside the dough were given away to customers and neighbors because they were not for sale, and they became so popular that they were commercialized."
