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Warabimochi
TypeWagashi
Coursesnack/dessert
Place of originJapan
Main ingredientsBracken starch, kinako
Variationssesame

Warabimochi (蕨餅, warabi-mochi) is one of wagashi ( Traditional Japanese sweets). The original is made with warbiko or bracken starch then rolled over kinako or roasted soybean powder and poured kuromitsu or Japanese brown sugar syrup sauce on top. Warabimochi is different from mochi which is made from glutinous rice[1] and warabimochi texture is similar to jelly. It is a popular sweet during summertime and a specialty of the Kansai region in Japan but is also popular in other areas such as Okinawa.However, Warabimochi is not famous like the mochi. Because bracken flour is rare to find.[2][3][4][5] It is popular in the summertime, especially in the Kansai region and Okinawa, and often sold from trucks, similar to an ice cream trucks in Western countries.[4]

Warabimochi was one of the favorite treats of Emperor Daigo.[4]

Warabimochi has no flavor itself. The overall flavour of this dessert comes from kinako or Japanese roasted soybean powder that tastes like peanuts. And the sweet flavor comes from  kuromitsu or Japanese brown sugar syrup sauce that is made by boiling sugarcane until it turns into a dark syrup. All of these components make a perfect and tasty warabimochi. Some famous twists include topping it with Milo powder, coffee powder, and black sesame powder.  Feel free to top it with anything your heart desires if you are making it yourself.[6]

Nowadays, Most warabimochi is made with tapioca starch while traditionally they are made with waribiko because now warabiko is a rare ingredient that is hard to find[7][8] but tapioca starch can be found at all Asian shops.[9]

  • Warabimochi as sold in a supermarket
    Warabimochi as sold in a supermarket

History[edit]

In Japan, a wagashi called warabimochi is made from bracken starch, water, and sugar. It got its name because bracken roots were used to make starch flour. Warabimochi is also known as Oka dayu, according to a legend from the Heian era that claims Emperor Daigo gave his favorite warabimochi the rank of "Dayu."

There was also a story that it was used by farmers as emergency food when they had a poor crop harvest. Warabimochi is a well-known specialty of Nissakashuku in Tokkaido (now known as Nissaka in Kakegawa city in Shizuoka prefecture). Because of the bracken starch's popularity, Nara and neighboring Kyoto have a large number of warabimochi specialty stores.[10]

Summertime is a popular time for warabi mochi. Its soft, chewy, and nice texture is what makes it so well-liked in the summer. Additionally, it is translucent and has a jelly-like texture. It is traditionally dusted with kinako, a sweet, lightly toasted soybean flour.

Ingredients[edit]

Emperor Daigo
kinako powder

Of all the wagashi, warabimochi is the easiest to make and needs only a few ingredients. Warabiko(bracken starch) is the main ingredient; however, you can instead use tapioca starch to save wasting time and effort looking for bracken starch.[11]To make this dessert, you cannot use normal flour or cornstarch as a replacement. To ensure that your Japanese wagashi is authentic, we advise obtaining warabiko.[12]Next, ice with water, white granulated sugar, kuromitsu(brown sugar syrup) and kinako powder.

tapioca starch

Traditional preparation[edit]

  1. Get a big dish of ice water ready to make the warabi mochi.
  2. To make a smooth batter, combine warabi starch, sugar, and 1 cup water in a medium pot.
  3. Heat a pot over medium-low heat while constantly stirring the mixture until it thickens and turns translucent.
  4. Drop the mixture into the ice-filled bowl. Squeeze and pinch off tiny pieces of dough with your hands, reserving each one in the bowl of ice water until you're ready to serve.
  5. Fill a small bowl with the warabi mochi.
  6. Generously sprinkle the warabi mochi with nutty soybean flour and drizzle brown sugar syrup over it.
  7. Immediately serve warabi mochi using a dessert spoon.[13]

Modern preparation[edit]

  • Use tapioca starch to replace bracken starch.[14]
  • Use other powder to coat such as cocoa powder, or matcha.[15]
  • Use a different flavor of syrup such as maple syrup, chocolate sauce, or condensed milk.[16]
  • Serve with fruit or ice-cream[17]
    Kinako & black sesame warabimochi serve with ice-cream and some fru

Nutrition[edit]

A serving of warabimochi contains about 120 calories.[18] Nutrition-packed and low in calories, it is a snack that you can enjoy guilt-free. So think of this sweet treat whenever you want to satisfy your sugar cravings.Warabimochi is gluten- and cholesterol-free, as it is made from bracken flour.[19]

A single serving of 148.0 g has 5.0 g of fat but no trans or saturated fat, 13 mg of sodium, 29.0 g of carbohydrates, no dietary fiber, 2.0 g of sugar, and 1.0 g of protein.[20]

Popular uses[edit]

Ice cream[edit]

  • Use to be topping on ice cream with red bean paste.[21]

Warabimochi to drink[edit]

  • Warabimochi combined with fresh cream and drinks to create a Western-style arrangement.[22]

Pure cream warabimochi[edit]

  • Plenty of fresh cream on the warabimochi in the cup, Western-style warabimochi-like pudding.[23]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Chen, Namiko (2016-10-13). "Warabi Mochi わらび餅". Just One Cookbook. Retrieved 2022-10-03.
  2. ^ "Summer's Here, Time to Enjoy Warabi Mochi!". favy. Retrieved 2021-02-20.
  3. ^ Chen, Namiko (October 12, 2016). "Warabi Mochi わらび餅". Just One Cookbook. Retrieved March 27, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ a b c "Warabimochi | Traditional Dessert From Kansai Region | TasteAtlas". www.tasteatlas.com. Retrieved 2021-02-20.
  5. ^ "Warabi Mochi (using tapioca starch) Recipe". EricTriesIt. 2021-05-20. Retrieved 2022-10-03.
  6. ^ Omura, Yuto (2022-08-23). "Easy Warabi Mochi (with homemade kuromitsu syrup)". Sudachi Recipes. Retrieved 2022-10-02.
  7. ^ Yamashita, Masataka (2015). Wagashi: Little Bites of Japanese Delights. Singapore. p. 107. ISBN 978-981-4561-95-2. OCLC 903974479.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  8. ^ Sago Palm: Multiple Contributions to Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods. Hiroshi Ehara, Yukio Toyoda, Dennis Victor Johnson. Singapore. 2018. p. 293. ISBN 978-981-10-5269-9. OCLC 1020285591.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) CS1 maint: others (link)
  9. ^ Tomo (2018-05-14). "Warabi Mochi: Mochi-Like Traditional Japanese Bracken Cake". Recommendation of Unique Japanese Products and Culture. Retrieved 2021-02-20.
  10. ^ "Warabimochi | Articles on Japanese Restaurants | Japan Restaurant Guide by Gourmet Navigator". gurunavi.com. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
  11. ^ Chen, Namiko (2016-10-13). "Warabi Mochi わらび餅". Just One Cookbook. Retrieved 2022-11-06.
  12. ^ "Warabi Mochi Recipe with Bracken Starch or Tapioca Starch". Honest Food Talks. 2022-02-05. Retrieved 2022-11-06.
  13. ^ "Warabi Mochi Recipe: How to Make Japanese Warabi Mochi". masterclass.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ Xian (2021-03-01). "Warabimochi with Tapioca Flour". Craving Nomz. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
  15. ^ Omura, Yuto (2022-08-23). "Easy Warabi Mochi (with homemade kuromitsu syrup)". Sudachi Recipes. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
  16. ^ Japanese Maple Warabimochi Recipe (わらび餅), retrieved 2022-11-10
  17. ^ "10 Tasty Kyoto Sweets to Snack On While in Town! | LIVE JAPAN travel guide". LIVE JAPAN. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
  18. ^ "Warabimochi calories, carbs & nutrition facts | MyFitnessPal | MyFitnessPal". www.myfitnesspal.com. Retrieved 2022-11-06.
  19. ^ "Warabi Mochi Recipe with Bracken Starch or Tapioca Starch". Honest Food Talks. 2022-02-05. Retrieved 2022-11-06.
  20. ^ "Warabimochi calories, carbs & nutrition facts | MyFitnessPal | MyFitnessPal". www.myfitnesspal.com. Retrieved 2022-11-06.
  21. ^ ""Granulated Warabimochi Kinako Gelato Parfait" For Nana's Green Tea --Japanese-flavored mochi sweets! [entabe.com]". Entabe [Food and Restaurants News in Japan]. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
  22. ^ ""Drinking Warabimochi" "TORORITENSHI no WARABI-MOCHI" opens in front of Toyama Station". HYAKKEI. 2021-10-11. Retrieved 2022-11-10.
  23. ^ "TORORITENSHI no WARABI-MOCHI : โทโรริเทนชิ โนะ วาราบิโมจิ ลิ้มลองวาราบิโมจิสูตรเฉพาะของทางร้านและเมนูวาราบิโมจิแบบดื่มได้". Kiji.life (in Thai). 2022-07-07. Retrieved 2022-11-10.

External links[edit]

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