北海道·和菓子
Menbei Plain
Produced by Yamaguchi Aburaya Fukutaro in Fukuoka, 'Menbei' is a mentaiko-flavored rice cracker. As a staple Hakata souvenir, it has many fans nationwide. It was born from the desire to find a way to let many people enjoy mentaiko—a highly perishable ingredient—in a long-lasting form by fusing it with rice crackers. Released in 2001, it is now a well-known presence. The thin, crispy dough is packed with the moderate spiciness of mentaiko and the concentrated savory umami of squid and octopus from the sea. Its deliciousness makes it hard to stop at just one; it is a reliable snack perfect for both tea time and as an accompaniment to alcohol.
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