Wagashi – Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals https://norecipes.com/recipe/type/wagashi/ Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:35:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://norecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/favicon-32x32.png Wagashi – Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals https://norecipes.com/recipe/type/wagashi/ 32 32 Kinako (Roasted Soybean Powder) https://norecipes.com/kinako-roasted-soybean-powder/ https://norecipes.com/kinako-roasted-soybean-powder/#comments Sun, 23 Jul 2023 07:21:04 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=118878 Kinako, also known as roasted soybean powder, is a classic condiment used in wagashi for coating traditional Japanese sweets. As the soybeans slowly roast, their natural sugars caramelize, unlocking a delicate, nutty flavor reminiscent of toasted hazelnuts. Once ground into a delicate powder, this one-ingredient wonder becomes a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire, ready...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/kinako-roasted-soybean-powder/feed/ 4 Sweet Red Bean Soup https://norecipes.com/red-bean-soup-oshiruko/ https://norecipes.com/red-bean-soup-oshiruko/#comments Sun, 01 Jan 2023 10:00:38 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=113824 Red Bean Soup (お汁粉 - Oshiruko) If you're unfamiliar with East Asian sweets, the idea of sweet beans can be a little hard to wrap your head around, but the nutty flavor of adzuki beans lends itself well to sweet desserts. Oshiruko is a comforting dessert soup that's made with sweet red bean paste, and...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/red-bean-soup-oshiruko/feed/ 3 Taiyaki (Fish Shaped Pastry) https://norecipes.com/taiyaki-fish-shaped-pastry/ https://norecipes.com/taiyaki-fish-shaped-pastry/#comments Sun, 18 Sep 2022 15:40:21 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=113280 Taiyaki  (たい焼き)  Despite being shaped like a fish, Taiyaki is a sweet cake that doesn't contain any fish. Its easy-to-eat format and fun shape make it a popular traditional Japanese snack food often found at matsuri (festivals) in Japan. Although you need a Taiyaki pan to give it the shape, it's not difficult to make,...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/taiyaki-fish-shaped-pastry/feed/ 16 Mitarashi Dango https://norecipes.com/mitarashi-dango/ https://norecipes.com/mitarashi-dango/#comments Sun, 21 Aug 2022 14:26:21 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=113082 Mitarashi Dango (みたらし団子) Mitarashi Dango is a classic Japanese snack and street food made by skewering rice dumplings and grilling them before glazing them in a thick sweet soy glaze. Recent appearances in popular anime like Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) have reignited interest in this traditional snack, so I visited the tea shop in...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/mitarashi-dango/feed/ 7 Ohagi (Botamochi) https://norecipes.com/ohagi-botamochi/ https://norecipes.com/ohagi-botamochi/#comments Sun, 10 Apr 2022 14:31:38 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=111520 Ohagi (Japanese Sweet Rice Balls) Ohagi, also known as Botamochi, is a Japanese sweet rice ball wrapped in red bean paste. Traditional Japanese sweets or wagashi can be complicated and time-consuming, but Ohagi is a homely sweet that can be made with a limited amount of effort. The relatively easy preparation and auspicious symbolism of...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/ohagi-botamochi/feed/ 2 Strawberry Mochi (Ichigo Daifuku) https://norecipes.com/strawberry-mochi-daifuku/ https://norecipes.com/strawberry-mochi-daifuku/#respond Sun, 06 Feb 2022 15:40:34 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=110920 Strawberry Mochi (いちご大福 - Ichigo Daifuku) In Japan, the strawberry season runs between December and May. While cake shops fill their cases with strawberry shortcake, traditional wagashi shops are inundated with people looking for Ichigo Daifuku(いちご大福) or Strawberry Mochi.  It's a modern take on a classic Japanese dessert called Daifuku, which is classically made by...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/strawberry-mochi-daifuku/feed/ 0 Red Bean Paste Recipe (Anko) https://norecipes.com/anko-red-bean-paste-recipe/ https://norecipes.com/anko-red-bean-paste-recipe/#comments Sun, 28 Nov 2021 16:45:29 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=107282 Red Bean Paste (あんこ - Anko) Anko forms the basis of most traditional Japanese pastry, so having a good sweet Red Bean Paste recipe is a must if you want to delve into the world of wagashi. The traditional process involves hours of soaking, simmering, and stirring to make. Growing up, it was always a...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/anko-red-bean-paste-recipe/feed/ 9 Chocolate Filled Mochi https://norecipes.com/chocolate-mochi/ https://norecipes.com/chocolate-mochi/#comments Sun, 06 Jun 2021 16:00:38 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=105974 Chocolate Mochi (チョコ餅) After making butter mochi a few months ago, which infuses the soft, chewy mochi with the creamy flavor of butter, I started to wonder what other kinds of hybrids between Japanese sweets and Western treats would be possible. Of course, as someone who's addicted to all things cacao, my mind quickly wandered...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/chocolate-mochi/feed/ 10 Butter Mochi https://norecipes.com/butter-mochi/ https://norecipes.com/butter-mochi/#comments Sun, 25 Apr 2021 14:25:14 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=105595 Butter Mochi (バター餅) Although it shares some similarities with the Hawaiian treat of the same name, Japanese Butter Mochi is a type of Wagashi (和菓子 - Japanese sweets) that's a regional specialty of Akita Prefecture.  Traditionally, it was made by mixing pounded mochi rice with sugar and butter, but these days it's more commonly made...

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