Senbei Jiru

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A well-known dish in the southern part of Aomori is senbei jiru (cracker broth) in which locally produced crackers called nanbu senbei are broken into pieces and added to a stew containing such ingredients as chicken, pork and fish chunks, as well as various vegetables and mushrooms. Nanbu senbei are made from a flour and salt mixture that is baked in round molds. Among the different varieties of nanbu senbei, only two—otsuyu senbei and kayaki senbei— are used for senbei jiru since they are baked to produce a unique texture that does not melt or break down even when boiled. The dish is ready to eat when the crackers have absorbed some of the broth but still remain crunchy. Diners can enjoy both the unique taste produced from the combination of juices soaked up by the senbei and the crunchy texture.