Warabi Mochi

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare a moistened plastic container and a damp but tightly wrung out kitchen towel.
2. 2
   Put the water, warabi mochiko and sugar in a pan and mix well.
3. 3
   Cook while mixing with a perforated spatula (over medium-high heat).
4. 4
   When the mixture has hardened that it forms a thin film on the bottom of the pan, take the pan off the heat, place it on the moistened kitchen towel and stir well.
5. 5
   Repeat Step 4 about 3 times.
6. 6
   When the warabi mochi is shiny, transfer it to the moistened container (a flat one is best).
7. 7
   Refrigerate once it's cooled down (but be sure not to let it over-chill).
8. 8
   When the warabi mochi is well chilled, cut it with a spoon, transfer to serving plates and top with kinako.
9. 9
   You can also just add a little sugar to the mochi itself, and serve the mochi with brown sugar syrup and kinako on top.