- a plain good ol' もち tossed in green soybean flour (うぐいすきな粉). However, the 求肥 dough is coloured slightly green, so it looks like little happy birds waiting for spring.
- In terms of taste, it's pretty normal tasting: もち dough around a core of 粒あん (25 gr is a good size here). The きな粉 dries it out a bit, so don't overdo it with the dusting (and absolutely don't dust the 中餡!).
- When shaping, press the 中餡 through the 求肥 disc, then press the ends together to enclose it. Press slightly to make a diamond shape, then dust with more きな粉.
Ideas
- I coloured it with some pandan powder, and I think that's a decent enough way to add a little bit of flavour and a beautiful shade.
- I think some
山椒 might be interesting, as well as lime zest or green wheatgrass powder
