Sakuranbo Mochi: Classic Dagashi Candy from Kyosin
Dagashi (駄菓子) is the umbrella term for cheap Japanese snacks and candies, many of which consist of small pieces and are unique or quirky. If I give an example, one of the representatives is this...
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Gyuhi vs. Mochi vs. Mochi Ice Cream
Summer is nearly upon us, and it is the season everyone wants ice cream as a refreshment. In Japan, mochi ice cream has been a long-time favorite, loved by all ages. It is unique, and...
How to Make Inarizushi-like Inari Mochi
“Inarizushi (稲荷寿司)” is a variety of sushi made from “sumeshi (酢飯: vinegared rice)” packed in an “Inari Age (稲荷揚げ)” pouch. The sushi is usually unavailable in traditional sushi restaurants, but for its sweet taste,...
Uguisu Mochi: Wagashi Sweet that Represents Early Spring
A while ago, my family was gifted a Wagashi or a traditional Japanese sweet called “Uguisu Mochi (うぐいすもち)” from a neighbor, and I enjoyed one a couple of days ago. The confection was bought...
Sato Shoyu Mochi: A Longtime Favorite Simple Mochi Dish
When it comes to mochi dishes, in addition to Oshiruko and Ozoni, Kinako Mochi, Isobe Yaki Mochi, and Sato Shoyu Mochi are classics often enjoyed during the wintertime in Japan. As I talked about...
Omochi Soup: Instant Ozoni from Maruchan
Happy New Year, Everyone. 2022 Has Come! I celebrated the new year with instant Toshikoshi Soba, and I had a homemade Ozoni soup for breakfast on the first day of the year. As you...
O-Shiruko: I Tried Making Red Bean Soup using Coffee
The other day, an online news article on a traditional Japanese winter dish called “O-shiruko (お汁粉)” caught my attention because the recipe introduced there sounded interesting. The Azuki red bean soup used black coffee...
Mochiko vs Shiratamako vs Joshinko: Japanese Rice Flour
As with many other Asian countries, rice is the staple food for us Japanese. In Japan, two types of rice called “Uruchimai (うるち米)” and “Mochigome (餅米)” are commonly eaten. The former Uruchimai is non-glutinous/non-sticky short-grain...
