Spring’s Messenger – Uguisu Mochi
Hello everyone, It feels like the new year just started, and now January is already coming to an end. The cold weather is still harsh, and we’re all eagerly waiting for the arrival of spring. As the cold begins to ease and the first signs of spring start to appear, one of the traditional treats you’ll see at wagashi shops is uguisu mochi. This elegant treat consists of soft gyuhi (a type of chewy rice dough) wrapped around sweet red bean paste, and is dusted with roasted soybean flour or green soybean flour. Today, I’d like to share with you the origin and preparation method of this seasonal delicacy that […]
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