Traditional Japanese Warabi Mochi with Potato Starch

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   Prepare a bowl of cold water to be used later.

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   Place all of the ingredients into a pot and stir until the katakuriko (potato starch flour) and sugar has dissolved.

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   Heat on medium-low heat.

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   Mix with a gentle scooping motion.

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   When the liquid becomes heavy and transparent, mix slowly to prevent burning.

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   As you continue mixing, the entire mixture will become viscous.

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   When it comes together and has gradually become more transparent, turn off the heat.

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   The longer you heat the mixture, the better it'll taste (as it'll remove the unpleasant floury taste)!

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    Bring the pot over to the faucet and pour water directly into the pot without letting the water directly touch the mixture.

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    Cut the mixture in the pot into bite-sized pieces.

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    Cut it by forming your thumb and pointer finger into a ring and cutting it with that.

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    (Refer to the picture).

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    As you cut each one, drop in the prepared bowl of cold water from Step 1.

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    Coat with kinako and they're complete.

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    You could also pour molasses or brown sugar syrup on top!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.