Senbei is a type of traditional Japanese rice cracker, usually made by baking or frying glutinous rice flour. It is a popular snack in Japan with its unique crispy texture. This recipe will show you how to make classic senbei crackers at home.

material:

• 1 cup glutinous rice flour

• 1/4 cup flour

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 1/4 cup sake

• 1/4 cup water

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (to coat the crackers before baking)

Instructions:

1. Put glutinous rice flour, wheat flour, sugar, soy sauce, sake and water in a bowl and mix. Mix well until you have a smooth dough.

2. Knead the dough on a floured surface for a few minutes and divide into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter).

3. Flatten the dough ball with a rolling pin or flat-bottomed glass until it is about 1/8 inch thick.

4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

5. Place flattened dough on prepared baking sheet and brush with vegetable oil.

6. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until crackers are golden brown and crisp.

7. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Senbei can be eaten as is as a snack, dipped in soy sauce, or enjoyed with Japanese tea. Various flavors such as sesame, nori, and cheese can also be added to make it more interesting. These crackers are best served fresh, but can lose their crispness if exposed to moisture. It is recommended that you store it in an airtight container.

Depending on the size of the ball of dough and the thickness of the senbei, this recipe makes about 30-40 senbei. As a snack, it is about 4 to 6 servings.

Notes: 


You can also fry the crackers instead of baking them. To fry, heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the crackers for about 1 minute on each side or until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels before serving.