山形県·銘菓
Shiso Senbei
Sweet miso wrapped in green shiso leaves and deep-fried to a crisp—the moment it enters your mouth, the refreshing aroma of shiso gently rises. After the crunchy texture, the savory sweetness of the miso spreads slowly across your palate. Originally, this was a preserved food from Yamagata, created to ensure that green shiso harvested in summer would not go to waste. The sweet, kneaded miso is wrapped in green shiso and then pan-fried until fragrant. A delightful aspect is that each household's recipe varies slightly, sometimes mixing sesame or walnuts into the miso. Perfect as a side dish for rice, an accompaniment to tea, or a snack with alcohol. If eaten while still warm, the aroma of the shiso is even more pronounced. It is a simple, rustic Yamagata delicacy that makes you want to keep reaching for just one more piece.
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