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Matcha Warabi Mochi Dessert
25 min total15 prep10 cook6 servings200 cal
VegetarianClassic
Soft, jiggly warabi mochi coated in kinako and dusted with matcha. A refreshing Japanese dessert with earthy green tea and roasted soybean flavors.
Ingredients
pantry
- 0.5 cupbracken starch or tapioca starch
- 0.25 cupgranulated sugar
- 2 cupwater
- 0.25 cupkinako (roasted soybean flour)
- 1 tbspmatcha powder
- 0.25 tspsalt
Steps
- Line a square dish with plastic wrap for easy unmolding.
- Whisk starch, sugar, and water in a pot until completely smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick and translucent.
- Pour into the lined dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill 2 hours until firm and set.
- Mix kinako, matcha, and salt for dusting in a shallow bowl.
- Cut mochi into bite-sized cubes using a sharp knife.
- Toss cubes in kinako-matcha mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve chilled with extra dusting on the side.
Tips
- Stir constantly while cooking starch to prevent lumps.
- Chill until fully set before cutting.
- Dust generously with kinako and matcha for traditional flavor.
- Serve the same day for the best texture.
