Warabi Mochi (Chewy Jelly Dessert with Kinako)
Warabi Mochi is a traditional Japanese dessert known for its delightful chewiness and nutty flavor from kinako (roasted soybean flour). This easy-to-make treat offers a unique texture that melts in your mouth, making it perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed as a refreshing snack or a sweet finish to your meal, each bite of this jelly-like dessert is sure to transport you to Japan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 100g Warabiko (bracken starch)
- 500ml filtered water
- 50g granulated sugar
- 50g kinako (roasted soybean flour) for coating
Instructions
- Gather a mixing bowl, whisk, and square baking dish.
- In the mixing bowl, combine Warabiko and water, whisking until smooth.
- Stir in granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
- Pour the mixture into a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer to the baking dish and cool at room temperature before refrigerating for 1 hour.
- Cut the chilled mochi into squares and roll each piece in kinako before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mochi (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg