Bakauke (Green Laver) Review: The Banana Shaped Green Laver Rice Crackers

Package of Bakauke (ばかうけ 青のり) Green Laver flavor with two individually wrapped rice crackers on top.

Introducing “Bakauke”, a uniquely shaped Senbei (Japan’s Savory Umami Rice Snacks) with the aroma of green laver.

Product Summary

Cooking MethodBaked
Hardness★★★☆(Level 3: Standard)
FlavorsSoy Sauce & Seaweed

Product Information

Product NameBakauke Aonori(ばかうけ 青のり)
ManufacturerBefco (Kuriyama Beika / 栗山米菓)
Quantity18 pieces (2 pieces × 9 packs)
PriceReference price: 200–250 yen
Where to BuyMost supermarkets, occasionally drugstores and convenience stores in Japan

Package & Individual Wraps

This is what the package looks like.
You can find it easily in the snack aisle of Japanese supermarkets.

Package of Bakauke Aonori


Each individual pack contains two rice crackers.
First of all, the appearance is very interesting!
While most rice crackers are typically round, this one is shaped like a banana 🍌 or a half-moon🌛

Individual packaging of Bakauke Aonori

Ingredients & Other Information

You can check the ingredients, allergen information, and other details on the back of the package.

Main IngredientsNon-glutinous rice, vegetable oil, starch, soy sauce, sugar, green laver, etc.
Allergy Informationwheat, soybeans
Nutrition facts and ingredients of  Bakauke Aonori

Flavor & Texture

The flavor, the best part is undoubtedly the aroma of the green laver (aonori).

The moment you take a bite, the rich scent of the seaweed spreads, and it pairs perfectly with the sweet-and-savory soy sauce glaze! ☺️

Bakauke Aonori served on a plate

The texture is completely different from “Magari Senbei“.

While Magari Senbei was crispy and thin, Bakauke is characterized by its light and airy crunch.
The half-moon shape is also a big plus, as it fits perfectly in your mouth.

Cross-section of Bakauke Aonori

Size

For those curious about the size, here it is compared with a ruler. Each cracker is about 10 cm wide.

Bakauke Aonori next to a measuring tape
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