Water Drop Shingen Mochi

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   This is the original Shingen mochi from the store Kinseiken in Yamanashi Prefecture.

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   This agar powder is manufactured from algae.

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   It can form clumps, so dissolve it by gradually adding water to it.

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   Heat the dissolved mixture over high.

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   Once it comes to a boil, turn down the heat to low and continue heating for another 2 minutes while stirring from time to time.

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   Then move the pot to an ice water bath to cool down, for about 3 minutes.

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   Prepare an ice tray that produces spherical ice.

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   The one I use is from Muji and made with silicone.

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   Once your ice tray is ready, pour in the mochi liquid with a funnel.

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    It looks best once plated (on the bamboo leaf) if you pour the mixture just up to the 60% to 70% mark.

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    Chill in the refrigerator for an hour or so, and it's done.

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    You can get a feel for the texture in this video: http://youtu.be/SK8ExnqPgxU

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