FOOD
'Ebi Senbei': Shrimp Crackers
Nishio city, Aichi Pref.
FOOD
2015
30 minutes Episode(s): 1
english
Japanese
[Food of Japan Season 1]
Ebi Senbei is a rice cracker made from rice with fresh shrimp. Nishio City is said to be where Ebi Senbei was first made. For almost 100 years Ebi Senbei makers in Mikawa Isshiki Town have been developing their flavors and production process while keeping tradition in mind. The camera follows the history of Ebi Senbei and current producers' plans for the future of these savory crackers.
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Ebi Senbei is a rice cracker made from rice with fresh shrimp. Nishio City is said to be where Ebi Senbei was first made. For almost 100 years Ebi Senbei makers in Mikawa Isshiki Town have been developing their flavors and production process while keeping tradition in mind. The camera follows the history of Ebi Senbei and current producers' plans for the future of these savory crackers.
Click here to preview this episode!
Part of the "Food of Japan Series"!
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