Tag: Sweet bean paste

Daifuku Mochi – Japanese sweets

Daifuku Mochi – Japanese sweets

What is daifuku mochi? Daifuku mochi is a type of Japanese sweets made by wrapping sweet bean paste with mochi. Also called just “Daifuku”. Daifuku means big fortune and it is an auspicious word.  In Japan it is a very common Japanese sweet. Hence you can buy it not only at 

Sweet bean paste “anko”

Sweet bean paste “anko”

About sweet bean paste “anko” Sweet bean paste is “anko” or “an” in Japanese and it is indispensable for making “Wagashi” = Japanese sweets. Wagashi are traditional Japanese sweets and are made from plant-based ingredients, such as beans, rice powder, sugar etc. If you have