The dessert is apparently also very popular in Japan because the raindrop itself is almost zero calories. The end result is a surprisingly refreshing dish which I really enjoyed. But it’s paired with roasted soy bean flour (kinako) and black sugar syrup (kuromitsu), which add sweetness and texture. The raindrop itself is made out of only two ingredients: water and agar. The dessert is very delicate and is supposed to only hold its form for about 30 minutes. When you bite in, the dessert dissolves in your mouth, like eating rain. The name Raindrop Cake comes from its appearance– which looks like a giant raindrop– as well as the taste. Since then, the unique looking dessert has become very popular. Inspired by a traditional Japanese dessert, Mizu Shingen Mochi, the dessert was introduced to the US by Chef Darren Wong at Smorgasburg in New York. Over the last few months, I’ve been very intrigued by the Raindrop Cake. The cake is served with a sticky sweet molasses syrup (Kuromitsu) and kinako roasted soybean flour for dipping.Ĭherry blossom raindrop cake | A bite of water with a touch of springThis low calorie and popular food trend can be easily made at home with just a few ingredients! Yamagoya’s recipe has been carefully developed to produce a crystal clear cake, made from special agar powder which can only be found in Japan to give clarity. In May 2017, Yamagoya, brought the Raindrop Cake to London for the first time, adding just 20 to the menu each day. In 2016 we spotted the first ‘ bite of water’ or raindrop cake in New York at the outdoor market Smorgasburg. Masatoshi spent 3 years tirelessly perfecting recipes on his customers before settling on the delicately balanced flavour of his kaeshi marinade, the marination of his chashu and the taste and texture of his noodle, these recipes have been a long kept family secret for three generations. About restaurant Yamagoyaįounded in 1969 by Masatoshi Ogata, Yamagoya originated from humble beginnings in Fukuoka, Japan. At Yamagoya we have brought the festival to London and created a dessert in homage to the national flower of Japan”, says co-founder Fah. “I used to travel to Japan for hanami as a child, it’s my favourite time of year and a beautiful festival. Served with a sticky sweet molasses syrup (Kuromitsu) and kinako roasted soybean flour for dipping, the dish challenges the senses, as it melts in the mouth, and disappears to leave a floral and refreshing finish. Inspired by the cult Japanese dish, mizu shingen mochi and made in the shape of a water droplet, Yamagoya’s raindrop cake recipe will feature a cherry blossom flower at its center. The cherry blossom raindrop cake will be available from Monday the 19 th of March up to the 19 th of April. This year restaurant Yamagoya, the ramen specialists from Fukuoka, Japan, are launching a limited-edition cherry blossom raindrop cake for Hanami, the Japanese festival celebrating the arrival of spring. We keep wondering how a raindrop cake does taste! We wrote about them before, we spotted them in New York City and last year in London at restaurant Yamagoya.
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