Shirotama Dango with Red Bean and Fruits
What is shiratama dango? Shiratama dango is a kind of wagashi, or traditional Japanese sweet. It’s a dumpling made of glutinous rice flour (shiratamako). The word dango refers to …
Isobe Mochi
Isobe means ‘rocky shore’, and in Japan a rocky shore is a place where seaweed abounds. The term ‘isobe’ has come to refer to dishes including seaweed; …
Anko Mochi
Anko is a sweet paste usually made of red adzuki beans and sugar, and is a staple in traditional Japanese sweets and desserts. Anko can also …
Karami Mochi
Karami mochi generally refers to mochi topped with grated daikon and soy sauce, and is also known as oroshi (grated) mochi. Other common toppings include katsuobushi flakes, nori, chili …
Daigaku Imo
Daigaku imo means university potatoes! The name of this dish is said to have one of two origins. One is rather romantic and the other is …