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【お菓子のレシピ】柏餅

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

Cultural Context

Kashiwa Mochi is a traditional Japanese sweet enjoyed during the Children's Day festival, celebrated on May 5th. The dish symbolizes prosperity and growth, as the kashiwa leaves are known to only sprout new buds after the old ones fall, representing the continuity of the family. While rooted in Japan, variations of rice cakes can be found across Asia, each with its unique fillings and cultural significance.

JapaneseJPdessert
60 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
200g joshinko (sweet rice flour)
25g shiratamako (glutinous rice flour)
25g katakuriko (potato starch)
30g sugar
180g hot water
200g koshian (smooth red bean paste)
8 leaves of kashiwa (oak leaves)

sweet rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: glutinous rice flour

Brown rice offers more fiber, while glutinous rice flour is easier to find.

red bean paste

🥗Healthier: chickpea paste

💰Cheaper: store-bought bean spread

Chickpea paste is lower in sugar and can be made at home.

1

Combine joshinko, shiratamako, katakuriko, and sugar in a bowl.

2

Add hot water gradually and knead the mixture until smooth and pliable.

3

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions and flatten each portion.

4

Place a spoonful of koshian in the center of each flattened dough and wrap it around the filling.

5

Shape the dough into a ball and flatten it slightly.

6

Wrap each piece with a kashiwa leaf.

7

Steam the wrapped dumplings for about 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

steamingmixingshaping

Equipment Needed

steamer

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Oak Leaf Rice Cake
Local Name: 柏餅

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