岩手県·せんべい
Nanbu Senbei (Ninohe)
When cracked with a crisp snap, the fragrant aroma of toasted sesame wafts through the air. Made by kneading plenty of sesame seeds or peanuts into a simple wheat dough and baking it in round molds until golden brown—the crunchy texture of the 'mimi' (the edges that overflowed during baking) is also irresistible. In this region, where the cold 'Yamase' winds blow and rice was difficult to grow, these baked wheat crackers have long supported local livelihoods. It is said that in Ninohe, every household once owned their own baking molds, making these crackers an essential presence at celebrations and gatherings. Whether it is the fragrant sesame, the toasted and sweet peanut, or the honest flavor of the white senbei; they are wonderful as a snack with tea, or broken into pieces to float in warm soups. It is a simple yet never-tiring, gentle taste deeply rooted in the life of Iwate.
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