Remove from oven. I like eating Chex Mix or nuts... Yum Sharon, those little snacks look so good. If you haven’t tried them, senbei are a type of traditional Japanese cracker that have been enjoyed for centuries. Hi BryanSo glad you found me, and I hope the recipe will do for now, in between shipments.I don’t know how exactly they will satisfy your wife’s cravings, things not from home never seem to, but they’re close, and they’re cheap! Store in airtight container. First introduced to Japan via China in the Tang Dynasty, the original senbei were made from potato and had a cake-like texture. I loved the crisping and crunching of his menu, one, because it’s terribly clever, and two, I am an avid snack-tooth (as opposed to sweet-tooth). Sadder even still now that I know about these snacks. I like to snack on about anything sweet. Didn’t have all of the ingredients you listed, so I added cayenne pepper to the flour/rice mixture, and used maple syrup instead of honey. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a food processor, combine the rice flour, white rice, salt, and oil. Flip the crackers with a spatula and continue to cook until they are dry and starting to brown, 4 to 5 more minutes. I just attended a library program where the speaker (who used to work on the sugar plantation of Kahuku, Hawaii) collects plantation memorabilia. Sweet senbei (甘味煎餅) came to Japan during the Tang Dynasty, the first recorded usage in 737 AD, and still are very similar to Tang traditional styles, originally often baked in the Kansai area, of which include the traditional “roof tile” senbei. Never thought it would be so easy to make those rice crackers or was it u who made them look easy? Thanks so much for posting this recipe. I'm so excited to find out TJs has these! Enjoy these delicious products made to order . Walk in orders are always welcome, though we may be limited in the availability of our products. I get all my snacks from Trader Joes. I’m looking for a book on making Sembei and just so happened to come across your article. I know I had one, did you? A complete line of senbei, wafer cookies, tea cookies, wun tun chips, salad toppings,and flavored puff rice cakes . Oh wow, that’s an excellent recipe Ivy! Eggplant hummus is also yummy.laura - I'm the same way with a lot of salty snacks.bunny - I hope one opens by you soon!carmen - I know, I can never pick just a few things when I'm there.apples & butter - let me know if you like them!emiline - chex mix is dangerous. Senbei is a Japanese rice crackers recipe whose main ingredients include rice flour, cooked rice, oil, flavourings or spices of choice, soy sauce, and mirin.These savoury crackers may be fried or baked and make a great tea time snacks. Nicely done! Walk down your favorite grocer's junk-food snack aisle and there is surely a treat for every discerning taste: super salty, no salt, a little salt, a little lime, zesty lime, sweet 'n salty, just plain. Nada. I made these, and they are amazing! It was edible though, and crispy and a bit like honey crackers (maybe I’ve added too much honey? Staff Picks Pumpkin Ginger Cupcakes Rating: Unrated 727 Delicious, light and fluffy! ), but it was not the senbei I was looking for. Others virtuously nibble nuts. Enjoy these … Now I'll have to try these! I wish you could order them online, as the nearest Trader Joe's is three states away. I think! Others dig dessicated pretzels. 10 oz Packages. veggie girl - let me know if you try them!noble pig - there's nothing wrong with doritos! Zarame Senbei. Sounds like a great snack. Worked great as written (though I used cooked sweet brown rice) now I’m using this as a base for all kinds of crackers. I LOVE these things! You’re right, it does have that Easy Bake look, doesn’t it? When it comes to crunchy snacks, some go for greasy thick-cut “kettle” potato chips glistening with oil and salt crystals. Make sure this account has posts available on instagram.com. After much experimentation, I’ve sorted out a nice, easy recipe that makes highly addictive rice crackers for much, much less than I was paying for those pretty little boxes. My snack of choice tonight was mini whole wheat pitas with hummus (both from Trader Joe's). Turn off oven.. Crunch adds another dimension eating–sure, you taste sweet, salty, savory, la-la-la everything is just okay, and then CRUNCH, and the meal is way more interesting. The way I tear through them, other arrangements had to be made. But call the dish “Crispy Prawns with Persian Saffron rice,” and he had a best seller. Those look delicious - I think I'm adding them to my TJ's list this week to sprinkle over ice cream. Sounds tasty! It was super easy as well, I think clean up took longer than the whole process! I love fresh ginger but I haven't liked candied or crystallized ginger so I'm not sure that I would enjoy these. Brush the tops of each cracker with the soy mixture. I once tried candied ginger and boy was that a real kick of spice, these sound much more tasty :). Others dig dessicated pretzels. i love trader joe's - i always want to try all the interesting things they have! I so wish I had a Trader Joe's around, I don't think there is even one in my state!I'm a potato chip addict...love any kettle cooked chip, salt and vinegar is my favorite. They always have new snacks.Katie - I'm going to try tonight!alexandra's kitchen - I'm going to crush some into my ice cream. Cool! i haven't seen anything like 'em before in england! My favorite is any kind of rice cracker and I really like the idea of making my own. Sadly, they cost from $4-$7 a package. He had in his possession a cast iron sembei tongs that they used in the olden days to make sembei. The word “sato” means sugar in Japanese. Now my addiction to these little crackers will further be encouraged :p. Hurrah! Right now I keep a constant supply of garlic hummus on hand and a bag of dried apricots in my desk. i adore ginger. One bag I got while traveling lasted a day. I've always wondered about them.I love Cool Ranch Doritos...yep I just admitted it. I always have crackers/pretzels/chips around for little peoples’ lunch boxes and it is hard for me to resist those things. Kinda looks like you’re making them in an Easy-Bake Oven. I'm so so sad that we have no Trader Joe's. Crunch adds another dimension eating–sure, you taste sweet, salty, savory, la-la-la everything is just okay, and then CRUNCH, and the meal is way more interesting. The Gotou Confectionery's specialty is the "Usuki senbei". Ladies and Gents, we have a winner...and some bisc... Toasted Sesame Chicken Pasta & a Giveaway!! Please email me when your book comes out I’d be interested in ordering some copies for my library and my library system might be interested also. I practically live at that store! okacirc at librarieshawaii.org. Yes, I am a salty crunchy person, not really a sweet person. Due to social distancing requirement, we also can only serve a few people at a time. and these little snacks look so cute! . Combine the soy sauce and honey in a small bowl. After eating my last senbei cracker today I thought about making them myself. I’ve often thought of crunching them up and use them as a breading – your approach would make it possible to do that directly! Oooh, intriguing!! I just finished my manuscript for a whole darned book on crackers, to be published by Chronicle Books spring of 2013. If you come up with anything creative as far as seasonings…let me know! These look great!I was at Tj's today and must have missed them. Here’s a little step by step photo essay (many thanks to Mr. Tofu) for making your own senbei; you’re welcome to share my addiction. SKU: "254", I like to put a few of them with a scoop of the Mango Vanilla Soy Cream from TJs.... it is heavenly! If you'd rather contact me directly or just want to chat, I'd love to hear from you! these look and sound amazing. I’ve since tweeked quite a few things to get a better texture, the recipe will be in my upcoming book, Crackers and Dips, which comes out in Spring by Chronicle Books. Also, the addition of sesame seeds gave the cracker a more Japanese flavor, Hi, I’ve tried the recipe but mine didn’t turn out like anything remotely ‘senbei’. Holy yum! This error message is only visible to WordPress admins, Instant Pot Beefy Taco Pasta…and Introducing my book Instant Pot Miracle 6 Ingredients or Less, Instant Pot Penne with Fresh Tuna and Cherry Tomatoes (As Seen on AMNorthwest). :). https://ivymanning.com/homemade-senbei-japanese-rice-crackers I think Jean Georges Vochterichten does crunch up rice crackers and bread fish with them. All I can say is WOW! The first I need to be wary of or I will start eating waaaay too much. Nice to hear from you! Yum! This was definitely a prototype for senbei. Seriously. hopefully i'll be able to find them in a shop here somewhere.