ポン菓子がし

noun

puffed cereal; puffed grain snack

Refers to grains (often rice, wheat, or corn) that have been puffed under high pressure, commonly sold as a light, crunchy snack. The term is especially associated with traditional street vendors who make it with a loud popping sound.

• 子こ供どもの頃ころ、縁えん日にちでポン菓子がしを買かってもらった。

  When I was a child, I was bought puffed cereal at the festival.

• ポン菓子がしは、お米こめを圧あつ力りょく鍋なべで膨ふくらませて作つくります。

  Puffed cereal is made by expanding rice in a pressure cooker.