It’s kind of funny – mochi is one of those food items that I love more because it’s like comfort food to me even though I did not grow up eating any.
I was in NYC recently with friends. We stopped by the Japanese market near Saints Alp, my favorite bubble tea place. While in the market, my best friend pointed out a box of Sakura-ya miyako mochi.
And it was yummy and lovely. I want more. I’d wouldn’t mind making it myself, but I’m not sure where to pick up sweet red bean flour.
~ Mikan
April 23, 2009 at 9:29 am
The local Korean market here, a tiny place, sells red bean flour, paste, etc. I’m sure someone does there, too – or could order it for you
April 23, 2009 at 9:40 am
I’m sure someone around here must. I’ve just never thought about looking for it. I’ve tried looking for undo-ko (udon flour) once and that was a bust (but I rather doubted finding it to begin with).
May 3, 2009 at 3:26 pm
This sounds very interesting .. i never really heard about it be4 .. but i wonder what a dessert made with red bean flour would taste like?? … Laila .. http://lailablogs.com/
May 11, 2009 at 9:32 pm
The label mentioned red bean flour, but I think it’s actually “kinako” which is soybean flour. I don’t know how to explain the flavor. I guess maybe as a toasted sweetness that doesn’t have a strong flavor of its own. It’s more like a highlight.