How to make warabi Mochi

warabi starch

🥗Healthier: kudzu starch

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Kudzu and potato starch can mimic the texture of warabi starch.

sweet syrup (kuromitsu)

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: simple syrup

Maple syrup offers a different flavor profile with similar sweetness.

Mix potato starch and superfine sugar in a bowl.

Gradually add water to the mixture, stirring until smooth.

Transfer the mixture to a pot and cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until it thickens and becomes translucent.

Pour the mixture into a mold and let it cool.

In a separate pot, combine brown sugar lump and water to make kuromitsu, heating until the sugar dissolves.

Once the mochi is set, cut it into pieces and serve with kuromitsu.

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