Japanese Raindrop Mochi

japanese raindop mochi recipe traditonal japanese cuisine culinary
Preparation Time 5 mins
Cooking Time 5 mins
Resting Period 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins
Cooking Method:
Cuisine: ,
Category:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Calorie: 100 kcal
Best Time: Summer
Ingredients
    Ingredients
  • 2 cup water
  • 2 g agar-agar powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
    • Toppings
  • kinako (roasted soybean flour)
  • kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup)
Instructions
    Prepare the Mold:
  1. 1
    Use a spherical or hemispherical mold to achieve the raindrop shape. You can use silicone molds or any round shape molds you have.
    2. Mix the Ingredients:
  2. 2
    In a small saucepan, combine the water and agar-agar powder. Stir well to dissolve the agar-agar completely.
  3. 3
    Add the sugar and stir until it dissolves.
    4. Cook the Mixture:
  4. 4
    Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 2 minutes, stirring continuously to ensure the agar-agar is fully dissolved.
    5. Pour into Mold:
  5. 5
    Carefully pour the hot mixture into your prepared mold. Let it cool slightly, then transfer the mold to the refrigerator.
  6. 6
    Allow the mochi to set in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
    7. Unmold the Mochi:
  7. 7
    Gently remove the set mochi from the mold. Be careful as the raindrop mochi is very delicate.
    8. Serve:
  8. 8
    Place the raindrop mochi on a plate. Sprinkle kinako (roasted soybean flour) on top and drizzle with kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup) for added flavor.
  9. 9

    Enjoy your beautiful and refreshing raindrop mochi. Itadakimasu!

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