ウエマン 白玉粉, 200 g

Shiratama ko is a powder made of sweet mochi rice that has been rinsed, soaked, pounded into mochi and dried to make what can be thought of as a sort of 'instant mochi'. Mochi is an essential ingredient in almost all wagashi (traditional Japanese desserts), and also frequently enjoyed in soups, noodle dishes, hot pots, or boiled/grilled by itself. For a great range of frequently utilised Japanese cooking ingredients, take a look at japancentre.com's Cupboard Staples section.