Kanten
Kanten is the jelly-like substance derived from red algae which has been frozen then dried. Also known as agar-agar or simply agar, it is used in many Asian desserts and is a vegetarian substitute for …
Kanten is the jelly-like substance derived from red algae which has been frozen then dried. Also known as agar-agar or simply agar, it is used in many Asian desserts and is a vegetarian substitute for …
The origins of wagashi date back to the Jōmon period when the Japanese crushed nuts, formed them into cookie-shaped discs and cooked them. Over the millennia wagashi evolved and became more artisan partially due to …
Cherry blossoms are Japan's unofficial national flower. The trees aren't unique to Japan but it's celebrated here with great adoration and have evolved with the lifestyle of the Japanese. The first reference to cherry blossoms is …
You may have noticed wagashi wrapped in leaves. In early spring, that leaf is most likely salted cherry blossom leaves. Salted cherry blossom leaves have a distinct flavor and scent that gets transferred to the wagashi; …
This year marks the 300th year since the birth of the Sakura-mochi; the quintessential Spring wagashi. There are two distinct kinds of Sakura-mochi. One which is representative of the Kanto region (Eastern Japan) and the other …
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