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{{Short description|Japanese cracker}}
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[[Image:Arare.jpg|thumb|Arare for sale in bins]]
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[[Image:PeanutArare.jpg|thumb|Peanut arare with wasabi peas and dried fish]]
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{{Nihongo||あられ|'''Arare'''| which is named after [[graupel]] "snow pellets"}} is a type of bite-sized [[Japanese cuisine|Japanese]] [[Cracker (food)|cracker]] made from [[glutinous rice]] and flavored with [[soy sauce]]. The size and shapes are what distinguish ''arare'' from ''[[senbei]].'' The name is chosen to evoke snow pellets – smaller arare are similar in size and shape to snow pellets, though others can vary significantly in size, flavour and shape.
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}}{{Nihongo||あられ|'''Arare'''| which is named after [[graupel]] "snow pellets"}} is a type of bite-sized [[Japanese cuisine|Japanese]] [[Cracker (food)|cracker]] made from [[glutinous rice]] and flavored with [[soy sauce]]. The size and shapes are what distinguish ''arare'' from ''[[senbei]].'' The name is chosen to evoke hailstones – smaller arare are similar in size and shape to hailstones, though others can vary significantly in size, flavor and shape. Arare is also called '''kakimochi''' or '''mochi crunch''' in Hawaii where it was introduced in the 1900s.

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==Types==
==Types==
There are many different sizes, colors, and shapes of ''arare''. Some are sweet, and others savory. One, called ''norimaki arare'' (nori meaning an edible seaweed in the form of a dried sheet; maki meaning roll shape) is wrapped with dried [[nori]] seaweed. Another, {{Nihongo|''[[kaki no tane]]''|柿の種}}, takes its name from its resemblance to a [[persimmon]] seed. (''Kaki'' is Japanese for "persimmon".) Kaki no tane are often sold with peanuts, a combination called {{Nihongo|''kakipī''|かきピー}}. These are a popular snack to accompany [[Japanese beer]].
There are many different sizes, colors, and shapes of ''arare''. Some are sweet, and others savory. One, called ''norimaki arare'' (nori meaning an edible seaweed in the form of a dried sheet; maki meaning roll shape) is wrapped with dried [[nori]] seaweed. Another, {{Nihongo|''[[kaki no tane]]''|柿の種}}, takes its name from its resemblance to a [[persimmon]] seed. (''Kaki'' is Japanese for "persimmon".) ''Kaki no tane'' are often sold with peanuts, a combination called {{Nihongo|''kakipī''|かきピー}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.japan-talk.com/jt/new/arare|title=Arare: Snow Pellet Rice Crackers|website=Japan Talk|access-date=2019-01-30}}</ref> These are a popular snack to accompany [[Japanese beer]].


==Culture==
==Culture==
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Japanese typically consume ''arare'' to celebrate ''[[Hinamatsuri]]'', the "doll festival" held on 3 March. The ''arare'' made during the festival are multicolored, in shades including pink, yellow, white, brown and light green.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://trip-n-travel.com/listicle/11079/|title=5 Things about Arare: Japan Confectionery|last=Khillar|first=Sagar|date=2016-05-22|website=Trip-N-Travel|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-30}}</ref> Regular ''arare'' can be bought throughout the year, but the colorful ones are only available around January to March in anticipation of ''Hinamatsuri''.
[[File:Hina arare,katori-city,japan.JPG|thumb|Hina arare; the smaller ones resemble snow pellets]]
[[File:Graupel, Westwood, MA 2010-02-02.jpg|thumb|upright|Actual snow pellets, for comparison]]
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Japanese typically consume ''arare'' to celebrate the [[Hinamatsuri|Doll Festival]] (''Hinamatsuri''), on March 3, Girls' Day in Japan. The ''arare'' made during the festival are very colorful - pink, yellow, white, brown, light green, and so on. Regular ''arare'' can be bought throughout the year, but the colorful ones are only available around January to March in anticipation of the Doll Festival.


''Arare'' was brought to the [[United States|U.S.]] by [[Japanese in Hawaii|Japanese immigrants]] who came as plantation workers in the early 1900s. In [[Hawaii]], the snack is often called '''''kakimochi''''' (fried rice paste) or '''mochi crunch'''. In Hawaii, it is popular to mix ''arare'' with popcorn (some people mix in ''[[furikake]]'', too). The popular [[Hurricane popcorn]] includes both ''arare'' and ''furikake'' with the popcorn. Also popular in Hawaii is ''[[Li hing mui|li hing]] arare''.
''Arare'' was brought to the [[United States|U.S.]] by [[Japanese in Hawaii|Japanese immigrants]] who came as plantation workers in the early 1900s. In [[Hawaii]], the snack is often called '''''kakimochi''''' (fried rice paste).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hawaii-aloha.com/blog/2012/01/09/hawaii-food-arare/|title=Hawaii Food: Arare|date=2012-01-09|website=Hawaii Aloha Travel|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-30}}</ref> In Hawaii, it is popular to mix ''arare'' with popcorn (some people mix in ''[[furikake]]'', too). The popular "Hurricane popcorn" includes both ''arare'' and ''furikake'' with the popcorn.


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Agemochi]]
* ''[[Agemochi]]''
* [[Senbei]]
* [[Mochi (food)|''Mochi'']]
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* ''[[Olive no Hana]]'', a blend of ''arare''
* [[Mochi (food)|Mochi]]
* ''[[Senbei]]''
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* [[Olive no Hana]], a blend of ''arare''.
* ''[[Rengginang]]'', Indonesian rice cracker

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Latest revision as of 12:48, 9 November 2022

Arare
Hina-arare, a variety of arare
TypeRice cracker
Place of originJapan
Main ingredientsGlutinous rice, soy sauce
VariationsOlive no Hana

Arare (あられ, which is named after graupel "snow pellets") is a type of bite-sized Japanese cracker made from glutinous rice and flavored with soy sauce. The size and shapes are what distinguish arare from senbei. The name is chosen to evoke hailstones – smaller arare are similar in size and shape to hailstones, though others can vary significantly in size, flavor and shape. Arare is also called kakimochi or mochi crunch in Hawaii where it was introduced in the 1900s.

Types[edit]

There are many different sizes, colors, and shapes of arare. Some are sweet, and others savory. One, called norimaki arare (nori meaning an edible seaweed in the form of a dried sheet; maki meaning roll shape) is wrapped with dried nori seaweed. Another, kaki no tane (柿の種), takes its name from its resemblance to a persimmon seed. (Kaki is Japanese for "persimmon".) Kaki no tane are often sold with peanuts, a combination called kakipī (かきピー).[1] These are a popular snack to accompany Japanese beer.

Culture[edit]

Japanese typically consume arare to celebrate Hinamatsuri, the "doll festival" held on 3 March. The arare made during the festival are multicolored, in shades including pink, yellow, white, brown and light green.[2] Regular arare can be bought throughout the year, but the colorful ones are only available around January to March in anticipation of Hinamatsuri.

Arare was brought to the U.S. by Japanese immigrants who came as plantation workers in the early 1900s. In Hawaii, the snack is often called kakimochi (fried rice paste).[3] In Hawaii, it is popular to mix arare with popcorn (some people mix in furikake, too). The popular "Hurricane popcorn" includes both arare and furikake with the popcorn.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Arare: Snow Pellet Rice Crackers". Japan Talk. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  2. ^ Khillar, Sagar (2016-05-22). "5 Things about Arare: Japan Confectionery". Trip-N-Travel. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
  3. ^ "Hawaii Food: Arare". Hawaii Aloha Travel. 2012-01-09. Retrieved 2019-01-30.
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