Warabi Mochi
Why not try Warabi Mochi, a traditional Japanese sweet with a mildly sweet flavor and a soft, chewy, jelly-like texture? Once you have gathered the ingredients, it is easy to make with a simple process.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1.8 oz warabi mochiko or warabiko (bracken starch)
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 ¼ cups water
Toppings:
- 1 Tbsp kinako (roasted soybean flour)
- 2 tsp sugar (optional, omit if serving with kuromitsu)
- 2 Tbsp kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup) (optional, omit if serving with sugared kinako)
Instructions
- Combine warabi mochiko (or warabiko), sugar, and water in a pot.
- Heat the pot over medium heat, stirring constantly with a spatula until the mixture starts to thicken.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue stirring until the mixture gradually solidifies and turns translucent. Keep stirring for a few more minutes after it becomes clear, then remove from the heat.
- Transfer the mixture to a container and let it cool for at least 10 minutes. After that, place the container in the refrigerator or an ice bath, and chill for about 20 minutes.
- (Optional) In a small bowl, mix kinako and sugar thoroughly. (If you plan to use kuromitsu as a topping, you can skip this step, as it may make the warabi mochi too sweet.)
- Take the container out of the refrigerator (or ice bath) and sprinkle the kinako mixture (or plain kinako) over the warabi mochi. Then, cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- Serve on plates and drizzle with kuromitsu to taste.
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. However, it is best to eat it as soon as possible because its texture may deteriorate over time. Freezing is not recommended. Additionally, if you are using warabiko instead of warabi mochiko, please note that it has a shorter shelf life. It should be kept at room temperature and eaten on the same day it is made.
- If you want to make a matcha-flavored version, add 1 tsp of matcha powder for every 2 servings in step 1.
- For matcha-flavored kinako, mix 1 tsp of matcha powder into the kinako for every 2 servings in step 5.
Nutrition
Calories: 164.78kcal Carbohydrates: 38.47g Protein: 1.31g Fat: 0.98g Saturated Fat: 0.13g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.49g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g Sodium: 7.7mg Potassium: 70.33mg Fiber: 0.64g Sugar: 16.56g Vitamin A: 0.21IU Vitamin C: 0.04mg Calcium: 11.31mg Iron: 0.29mg
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