Nama Yatsuhashi / Cinnamon-Flavored Mochi (Kyoto Souvenir) 生八ツ橋の作り方

By ochikeron · 60 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Mix the kinako and cinnamon powder and set aside.
2. Put the shiratamako in a microwave-safe bowl. Add the water little by little and mix very well until no lumps remain. Then add the sugar and the jyoshinko and mix well. Do not add the other ingredients before the shiratamako and water are fully combined.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave at 600 watts for 2 minutes. Mix well with a damp spatula. Cover again and microwave at 600 watts for 1 minute, then mix well with a damp spatula.
4. Dust half of the kinako mixture on the counter, place the mochi on it, sprinkle with the rest, and flatten to 3 mm (0.1 inch) thick with your hands and a rolling pin.
5. Cut the mochi into 12 to 14 square pieces.
6. Place some sweet red bean paste on each square, then fold in half to form a triangle.

Summarized from ochikeron's video. Watch it for the details.