SHICHIMI SENBEI (rice cracker with Japanese spices)

Interior Content: 40g (1.41oz)

SHICHIMI SENBEI are rice crackers covered with SHICHIMI, a traditional Japanese mixed spice. You can taste not only the tangy spiciness of the chili, but also the unique flavor of the mix of other spices.

Made from rice harvested only in Japan, these carefully baked crackers are fragrant, fluffy, and soft. SENBEI are a traditional snack that have long been popular among people of all ages in Japan. Today they are still one of the most popular snacks in Japan.

SHICHI of this name means seven and MI means flavor in Japanese. As the name suggests, SHICHIMI is a Japanese condiment consisting of seven spices, of which chili is the main ingredient. In addition to chili, other spices used in these rice crackers include SANSHO (Japanese pepper), sesame seeds, CHENPI (citrus reticulata peel) and AONORI (green dried seaweed). These various secondary ingredients are added to create flavor and moderate the spiciness. Interestingly, the spices included vary slightly from region to region.

The rice crackers themselves are seasoned with NEGI and MISO, so you will also find the flavor of MISO and the aroma of leeks in the spiciness.

When you eat one piece, the spiciness of SHICHIMI spreads in your mouth along with the crunchy texture of the rice crackers. The spiciness and rich SHICHIMI flavor are addictive. These premium rice crackers will surely become your favorite.