Warabi Mochi

Combine Potato Starch and Sugar in a saucepan. Add Water (warm tap water preferred) and mix well. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until colour turns completely transparent. Remove from the heat, but keep stirring for 20-30 seconds to let it firm up.

*Alternatively you can cook in microwave in medium power. Cooking time depends on your machine. I set my machine at 600W, cook 2 minutes, STIR UP very well, then cook 1 to 1 & 1/2 minutes and STIR well.

Prepare Water and Ice Cubes in a bowl. Using two wet spoons, drop 1 tablespoonful of the gooey mixture into the icy water. The mixture will instantly harden.

Drain well, and place in a serving bowl. Enjoy with Kinako (Grourd Roasted Soy Beans) and Muscovado Syrup. *See ‘How to make Muscovado Syrup’ at my ‘Milk Kuzu-mochi’ recipe page. https://cookpad.com/uk/recipes/2180101-milk-kuzu-mochi

*Note: You may wish to use Milk instead of Water for better taste and nutrition benefit. I like Milk Mochi better.