Tag: azuki

Strawberry Mochi

Strawberry Mochi

It’s summer time which means it’s the perfect time to make Ichigo Daifuku which is a Japanese sweet made from azuki bean paste, mochi, and strawberries.  Now that delicious strawberries are available at my local farmer’s market, I decided to make this delicious dessert yesterday.  

Beans, for dessert???

Beans, for dessert???

 Traditional Spring Desserts Made with Beans (Part 1)  The smell of spring is in the air and flowers are already in bloom.  I can already see the cherry blossoms blooming along the streets, although it seems a bit early this year.  Springtime in Japan is