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丸ごとみかんの水信玄餅の作り方!RAINDROP CAKE Recipe

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🌍Authentic Japanese recipe from a Japan-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Raindrop Cake

Cultural Context

Originating from Japan, the Raindrop Cake, or Mizu Shingen Mochi, is a modern dessert that showcases the beauty of simplicity. Traditionally enjoyed during the hot summer months, it symbolizes the purity of water, a vital element in Japanese culture. The cake's delicate texture and translucent appearance have made it a popular Instagram sensation, inspiring variations across the globe.

JapaneseJPdessert
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
6 mandarin oranges (3S to S size)
2 tablespoons baking soda
10 g agar agar
50 g sugar
500 cc water

agar agar

🥗Healthier: gelatin

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Gelatin is easier to find and cheaper, though not vegan.

sweet red bean paste

🥗Healthier: date paste

💰Cheaper: cooked lentils

Date paste provides sweetness while lentils are a budget-friendly alternative.

1

Boil the agar agar and stop just before it reaches a full boil to avoid bubbles for a beautiful raindrop cake.

2

Prepare the mandarin oranges by using baking soda to create a canned-like texture without the skin.

3

Mix the agar agar with sugar and water, then pour it over the prepared mandarin oranges.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchillinggarnishing

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Mizu Shingen MochiWater Cake
Local Name: レインドロップケーキ

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