There's a rice cracker made just for senbei soup! It's called "Otsuyu Senbei" [Aomori Prefecture]

from Hachinohe in Aomori PrefectureSenbei-jiru, a, is famous for being an unusual regional cuisine, but the senbei (rice crackers) used in it are a little unusual.

Actually,"Otsuyu Senbei,"there are more than 10 manufacturers in Hachinohe City that produce

is famous in the Hachinohe region and northern Iwate PrefectureNanbu senbei, you shouldn't miss the fact that they also sell a type of senbei called Otsuyu senbei.

---

How is "Otsuyu Senbei" different from "Nambu Senbei"?

We will introduce you to the interesting facts about how the "Otsuyu Senbei" used in Senbei-jiru is different from "Nambu Senbei."

"Otsuyu Senbei" looks the same as "Nanbu Senbei," buthaving less baking soda as an ingredient.

Made with ingredients that are intentionally designed not to expand, it is baked at a low temperature until firm.Its characteristic feature is that it softens just right when added to soup and retains its shape even when simmered.

Unlike Nanbu Senbei, it does not contain sesame seeds or peanuts, and can be said to be made specifically for making senbei soup

---

The strangely delicious "senbei soup" tastes similar to sukiyaki!

"Senbei soup" may seem strange to people from other regions, but this "Otsuyu Senbei" has a texture similar to mochi and is similar to suiton. Since it is a rice cracker made from wheat flour, it makes sense that it would have a similar texture to suiton

The original Nanbu Senbei crackers were baked in a round mold, which created hard "ears" around the edges, but thanks to these "ears" they don't crumble even when boiled and retain a slightly firm core, giving them a texture that is both soft and chewy like meat

---

The culture of using rice crackers, a specialty of the Hachinohe region, in cooking

Nanbu senbei is famous in the Hachinohe region and northern Iwate Prefecture, but the culture of using senbei in cookingunique to the Hachinohe region of Aomori Prefecture.

Using rice crackers in cooking is quite unusual for people from other regions. Other rare local dishes that use rice crackers include red rice sandwiches and rice cracker tempura

The dish of red bean rice sandwiched between rice crackers"senbei okowa,"and it is eaten by sandwiching red bean rice between Nanbu senbei crackers. It is said that sandwiching it between rice crackers makes it easier to eat, and it was eaten while working in the fields. The hard, crispy Nanbu senbei becomes slightly chewy when sandwiched with red bean rice, and the saltiness of the rice cracker makes it delicious.

Also,"tempura made with Nanbu senbei"is quite unusual. These senbei, which are made from wheat flour, are deep-fried as tempura, and the saltiness of the senbei gives them a nice flavor. The preparation is simple: dip the senbei in salt water to let them absorb some moisture, then coat them in tempura batter and deep-fry them.

In the Hachinohe region of Aomori Prefecture, it is also served with rice and topped with soy sauce

Originally, Nanbu Senbei was used as an emergency food for the Hachinohe domain, and even today it is purchased in large quantities in the Hachinohe region of Aomori Prefecture, and is used in cooking as a food that keeps well

---

There are more than 10 Otsuyu Senbei manufacturers in Hachinohe City

Senbei soup may seem like a surprising dish at first, but once you try it, you'll find that the chewy texture of the tsuyu senbei is similar to that of sukiyaki, and you can enjoy the flavors of the senbei soup, which is infused with the broth of chicken thighs, root vegetables, and mushrooms

There are many stores in Hachinohe City, including Izumori, Tachibana Senbei Store, Kamidate Senbei Store, Yano Senbei Store, Tomabechi Senbei Store, Motozawa Senbei Store, and Marusaka Senbei Store

If you want to buy some Otsuyu Senbei, why not try Izumori, listed below? At Izumori, you can also purchase a set that includes just the Otsuyu Senbei and soup. This is a great way to enjoy the taste of Hachinohe's local dish, Senbei Soup, as it is

---

Marco Izumori <Information>

• Name: Maruko Izumori (Rice Crackers) Main Store
• Address: 3-2-3 Fukiage, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
• Phone number: 0178-22-4064
• Business hours: 8:30-17:30 (closed on Sundays)

---

Google Map

---