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<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>
I just read the delightful (if time-intensive) recipe
for appalam, and it sounds vaguely like how I guess the
Japanese "pastry" mochi is made. I've never seen a recipe
for mochi before, however, and would love to find one or
to be referred to a Japanese cookbook that might help.
If anyone is interested in a good commercial (American)
mochi, I love Grainaissance's Raisin and Cinnamon Mochi,
available at health food stores. The description on the
back is the most I know about how mochi is made:
"Mochi is a traditional Japanese food made from
a special short-grain sweet rice. We steam then
pound the rice to accentuate its chewy texture
and nutty flavor. Bake Mochi - amazing! - it puffs
up, creating a moist muffin with a crispy crust."
By the way, if you try this, bake it long enough so
that it starts to brown after puffing - it gives it a
bit of a carmelized flavor. Outstanding! Anyway, I'd
like to try to make other flavors, and I've yet to find
a cookbook that can even give me the basic recipe. Any
help welcomed.
Sincerely,
Kirsten Klinghammer
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P.S. The address for Grainaissance is 1580 62nd St.,
Emeryville, California 94608.
P.P.S. Keep away from their Mugwort Mochi - I don't believe
it's safe for celiacs.
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