Matcha Warabi Mochi
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Matcha Warabi Mochi

抹茶わらび餅

Soft, translucent bracken-starch mochi dusted in matcha kinako powder — a delicate Kyoto wagashi confection served at traditional tea houses.

Total
55 min
Serves
4
Level
Medium

Prep 10 min · Cook 45 min

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. Whisk warabi starch, sugar, matcha, salt, and water in a saucepan until smooth with no lumps.

    About 3 min

  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a spatula, until the mixture becomes thick, glossy, and translucent (about 8–10 minutes).

    About 10 min

  3. Pour into a lightly oiled tray. Smooth the top and cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm.

    About 45 min

  4. Mix kinako with the dusting matcha. Spread half the powder on a cutting board.

    About 2 min

  5. Turn out the set mochi and cut into bite-sized cubes. Toss gently in matcha-kinako powder. Serve with kuromitsu drizzled on top.

    About 5 min

Nutrition per serving (estimate)

Calories
180
Protein
3 g
Carbs
38 g
Fat
2 g
Fibre
2 g
Sugar
16 g
Sodium
10 mg

Contains: soy

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Recipe by Boon Tools.