Crispy Okaki Rice Crackers with Soy Sauce and Sugar Recipe
Okaki are traditional Japanese rice crackers made from glutinous rice, typically flavored with soy sauce and sugar, resulting in a crispy, savory-sweet snack that can be baked or fried to perfection.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups rice crackers (pre-made or homemade okaki)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (if frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning: In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce and sugar until the sugar dissolves completely, creating a sweet-savory glaze.
- Cook the crackers: You can either bake or fry the rice crackers. If baking, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), spread the crackers evenly on a baking sheet, and bake for 10-15 minutes until crisp. If frying, heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the crackers until they puff up and turn golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Coat the crackers: While the crackers are still warm, lightly brush or toss them with the soy sauce-sugar mixture, allowing the glaze to soak in and coat each piece evenly.
- Cool and serve: Let the okaki cool completely to allow the coating to set and the crackers to become crisp. Serve as a snack or side dish.
Notes
- You can substitute light soy sauce with tamari for a gluten-free version.
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the sugar amount accordingly.
- Okaki can also be flavored with additional spices like chili powder or sesame seeds for variation.
- Store leftover okaki in an airtight container to maintain crispiness.
Keywords: Okaki, Japanese rice crackers, soy sauce crackers, crispy rice snack, baked rice crackers, fried rice crackers
