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May 14, 2021

6 Ways to Make Mochi (Recipe)

Do you know there are many ways to make Japanese mochi (rice cake)? Although glutinous rice is one of the most common material for rice cake, there are various types of powder that you can substitute. I am introducing the…

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May 12, 2021

What Is Joshinko and How Is It Used?

What Is Joshinko? Joshinko is a white rice flour (high quality powder of non-glutinous rice) made from ordinary rice (non-glutinous rice).It’s made by drying polished rice and milling them. Mainly, joshinko is used as a confectionery material. There are different…

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May 11, 2021

The 6 Best Shiratamako Substitutes

What Is Shiratamako? Shiratamako is a flour made from glutinous rice, and generally used for shiratama dumplings and daifuku.Besides that, you can make dorayaki, donuts, some kinds of bread, etc. with shiratamako. Click here to see more about shiratamakoWhat Is…

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May 10, 2021

What Is Shiratamako and How Is It Used?

What Is Shiratamako? Shiratamako is glutinous rice flour, and sometimes called sweet rice flour in English.(This is the same translation as mochiko) So, both shiratamako and mochiko are made from glutinous rice. But, its manufacturing method is different. Mochiko is…

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May 7, 2021

The 6 Best Mochiko Substitutes

What Is Mochiko? Mochiko is a type of rice flour, and an indispensable powder for Japanese sweets. Because it’s made from glutinous rice, it creates a nice and chewy texture.Typical Japanese sweets using mochiko is gyuhi which is the main…

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May 6, 2021

What Is Mochiko and How Is It Used?

What Is Mochiko? Mochiko is glutinous rice flour, and sometimes called sweet rice flour in English. To make mochiko, glutinous rice is washed with water, drained, dried for a while, and then milled. Mochiko is also known as gyuhiko in…

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May 4, 2021

Are You Still Folding Gyoza Dumplings? – Best Easy Gyoza Recipe

When you are making gyoza dumplings (Japanese potstickers), aren’t you looking for the best way to wrap the dumplings neatly? Usually, you have to take a few steps to make beautiful dumplings: ・Spread filling・Moisten edges・Crimp one edge・Plump and reshape Even…

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May 1, 2021

How To Introduce Yourself – Business Japanese for Beginners #1

When you are speaking Japanese in a business, you will need a little different wording from daily conversation. So, I would like to give some tips here to those who want to practice proper business Japanese. Let’s start with this…

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April 29, 2021

Mochi vs Daifuku: What Are the Differences?

What Is Mochi? Mochi is made by pounding steamed rice using mortar and pestle. Nowadays, people often make mochi using mochi-making machine. Mochi is eaten with various types of toppings. For example, putting soy sauce, kinako (roasted soybean flour), and…

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April 28, 2021

Best Miso Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Are you looking for teriyaki chicken recipe? I would like to introduce the best chicken teriyaki with new flavor, MISO! As you may know, miso paste is not only for a miso soup, but seriously delicious seasoning for grilled chicken….

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