Aji Ichiban's black sesame fish fillet consists of a savory black sesame illing sandwiched between two thin layers of dry cod jerky cut into thin strips.
- Texture: Dry and chewy like any good jerky, but neither tough or stringy. The little black sesame seeds may tend to leave behind specks of black in between teeth. I like to eat these like I eat oreos, yummy filling first and then the outside layer. Rating: 8 out of 10.
- Flavor: Salty and savory, this snack doesn't have a very strong or distinctive flavor. However I just can't stop at one, kinda like potato chips. There is a slight fishy smell, but it really isn't that noticeable. Each bite into the sesame seed filling releases a bit of toasted sesame flavor. Rating: 7 out of 10.
- Packaging: The jerky is sold by weight, either prepackaged in flat packages or half pound bags. At their store locations, you can pick whatever you want and fill your provided aji ichiban bag to the brim. The plastic bags are clear with orange edging and Aji Ichiban in both chinese and english printed on the center of the bag. Be sure to keep everything in a ziploc bag once you open the package though. Rating: 8 out of 10.
- Availability: Very hard to find outside of Hong Kong or large chinatowns. This type of jerky is also made by many Chinese and Japanese brands, but they may use different recipes. YMMV. Rating: 2 out of 10. Aji Ichiban USA
- Origins: Origins are unknown, so eat at your own risk! Rating: 0 out of 10.
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1 comment:
AHHH.. finally! I found them! A Chinese women I used to work with would "hook me up" with these when she went to the Chinese market. I was so addicted to them and now I can't find them anymore. Thank you so much!
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