Wagashi Nama Yatsuhashi Japanese Traditional Sweets Recipe

glutinous rice flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: regular rice flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs, while regular rice flour is more accessible.

red bean paste

🥗Healthier: sweet potato puree

💰Cheaper: apple sauce

Sweet potato puree offers a similar sweetness and texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while brown sugar adds a richer flavor.

matcha powder

🥗Healthier: green tea powder

💰Cheaper: spinach powder

Green tea powder maintains flavor while spinach powder is more affordable.

Mix glutinous rice flour and water until smooth.

Add sugar and cinnamon to the mixture and stir well.

Allow the mixture to rest and then shape it into circles.

Place a small amount of red bean paste in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling and pinch to seal it tightly.

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