Wagashi
和菓子
Exquisite traditional Japanese confections, often served with tea.
Main Ingredients
Azuki red bean paste, rice flour, mochi, agar-agar, sugar, matcha.
Cooking Method
Steaming, molding, kneading, shaping, sometimes baking.
Allergy Info
Gluten (from wheat flour in some types), Soy, Sesame, Eggs (rarely).
Beverage Pairing
Matcha green tea, Sencha green tea, Hojicha, or water.
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