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Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets)

A collection of traditional Japanese sweets, often made with bean paste, glutinous rice or agar-agar, designed to accompany tea. They stand out for their delicate shapes and their seasonality.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Garniture

Optional extras

Instructions

  1. Mix the rice flour, sugar and water in a bowl, then cover and steam for 15 minutes until you get a translucent, firm dough.
  2. Knead the warm dough, then divide it into small portions.
  3. Flatten each portion into a disc and fill it with anko, folding the dough around it to form a smooth ball.
  4. For the matcha version, mix matcha powder into one portion of dough before filling it.
  5. Lightly dust with powdered sugar scented with orange blossom water and arrange the wagashi on a plate.
  6. Serve with green tea to enjoy the flavors.

Variations and tips

Matcha version. Mix matcha into the dough for a green contrast and a pleasant bitter note against the sweet anko.

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