三重県·和菓子
Katayaki Aonori (Green Seaweed)
Legend has it that during the Warring States period, Iga ninjas carried 'Katayaki' as part of their military rations. As the name suggests, it is a traditional rice cracker said to be one of the hardest in Japan. Because it is compact, nutritious, and has a long shelf life, it was highly valued by ninjas as an emergency food and was even called 'Shinobi-ga' (Ninja Confectionery). The dough, made of wheat and sugar, is kneaded with aonori (green seaweed) and slowly baked for about an hour under heavy pressure. It is so hard that some products even come with a small wooden mallet to break it. With its savory aroma that spreads as you chew and the briny flavor of green seaweed, this confection born in the Warring States period is a treat to enjoy while reflecting on the history of the Iga ninjas.
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Katayaki Aonori (Hard Seaweed Cracker)
A specialty cracker from Iga, said to be one of the hardest in Japan. Its roots lie in a preserved food that Iga ninjas highly valued as a portable ration during battles. This single cracker is baked for one hour while being pressed with weights using flour and sugar, then coated with the flavor of aonori (green seaweed). It is eaten by smashing it with the included wooden mallet. It is a unique souvenir from Iga that lets you experience the feeling of being a ninja.
