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Nanban Shrimp Rice Crackers
Pick up a single cracker and take a crispy bite to release the gentle aroma of toasted goodness. As you chew, the rich sweetness and umami of Nanban shrimp gradually spread throughout your mouth. It is an irresistible rice cracker with a light texture and a lingering shrimp flavor. Nanban Shrimp Rice Crackers are one of Niigata's representative souvenirs. 'Nanban shrimp' refers to sweet shrimp that are called so in Niigata because their color and shape resemble red chili peppers (Nanban). We knead plenty of minced Nanban shrimp, caught in the Sea of Japan and off the coast of Sado, into a dough made from domestic rice, then bake them to a crispy, fragrant finish. Perfect as a snack with tea or an accompaniment to alcohol. This is a piece of Niigata pride, tightly packed with the sweetness of the sea.
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Nanban Ebi Senbei
Created by Echigo Meihan (Kinaseya Honpo souvenir shop), this rice cracker is named after the local term 'Nanban Ebi' used for Niigata's sweet shrimp. It is a crispy cracker with a strong shrimp flavor and is a long-selling staple of Niigata souvenirs, found at JR Niigata Station and highway service areas.
