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Wagashi – The Adorable Traditional Japanese Sweets

Wagashi (和菓子) are traditional Japanese sweets that are typically enjoyed in combination with a cup of green tea, especially the types made of mochi, anko (azuki bean paste) and fruits. Wagashi are typically made from plant-based ingredients. They are completely different from their counterparts found in other countries. Usually less sweet, they match perfectly with a cup of green tea for a sublime Japanese teatime.

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How to Make Yogurt Turkish at Home, Step by Step

The word “yogurt” comes from the Turkish “yogurmak,” which means “to thicken.” It was first made, accidentally, by herders in Central Asia several thousand years ago. They used sheep stomachs to store their milk. The bacteria from the stomach lining thickened the milk into yogurt.

Yogurt has beneficial bacteria, calcium and protein. We believe yoghurt cleanses the body from toxins and poisons. From breakfast to dessert, there are endless possibilities for adding yogurt into your daily menu. You should eat yoghurt every day, at least one cup.

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Recipe to enjoy Korean egg sandwiches at home

A nicely baked egg sandwiched by two soft breadlike layers! Sold in the streets of South Korea, the Korean Egg Bread is wonderful in its simplicity. And they make the perfect super-easy breakfast food too! Based on other people’s descriptions, it has a somewhat similar taste to corn muffin with egg and has a slight sweet and salty taste at once.

Invented in the 1960’s, this classic Korean snack has all the basics covered. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, and cheese, all wrapped into one perfect portable little bun. These steaming little buns are perfect when it’s freezing cold outside, and since it’s January and all the holidays are over and done, let’s make something worth getting excited for.

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Sweet green tea mochi with a simple recipe

Mochi is a very popular rice cake in Japan. It is made from a unique type of glutinous rice called mochigome. The grains are round and sweet. When boiled or steamed, the rice grains stick together. Afterwards, the rice is mashed to form a paste which is shaped into buns the size of your palm. Mochi has a similar form called dango. It is made from sweet rice flour or mochiko. A soft and chewy dough is made which can be used to form small pieces to eat.

Mochi is something you can’t get away from in Japan. It’s one of Japan’s most interesting foods, and it’s so chewy and delicious that mochi alone will have you yearning to return to an authentic Japanese mochi shop once your vacation is over.

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How to make a microwave pudding

Like most Japanese desserts, purin pudding is much lighter and not as sweet as traditional flan or custard pudding. It’s often enjoyed as an afternoon snack. It has a silky, creamy light texture. On its own, the pudding has very little sugar. However, it is served with a caramel sauce to add sweetness.

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How to make perfect Pancake cereal

You can simply transfer them to a plate. Once you’ve used up all your batter, transfer the mini pancakes into an airtight container or ziptop bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. The day before you’re planning to serve the mini pancakes, transfer the frozen pancakes to the refrigerator to thaw overnight. Follow the instructions below on how to reheat the pancake cereal.

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