三重県·銘菓
Nabari no Katayaki
In Nabari, that very hard cracker, which has ties to the ninjas of Iga, is a local specialty. Nabari no Katayaki is a traditional confection said to originate from the portable rations used by Iga-ryu ninjas. It is often called the hardest rice cracker in Japan, made primarily from flour and sugar and baked thoroughly to achieve its firmness. Its roots lie in being a preserved food filled with ninja wisdom—compact and long-lasting. Due to its extreme hardness, it is customary to break it with a small mallet before eating. When you bite into it, it makes a clicking sound, and as you chew, a savory sweetness gradually spreads through your mouth. The fun of breaking it apart is a flavor experience unique to the ninja villages of Iga. Please pick some up as a souvenir of your travels through Nabari and Iga.
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