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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Japanese dessert

Raindrop cakeTypeDessertPlace of originJapanMain ingredientsWater, agar
 *   Media: Raindrop cake

Raindrop cake is a dessert made of water and agar that resembles a large
raindrop. It first became popular in Japan in 2014 and later gained
international attention.


HISTORY[EDIT]

In Japan the dessert is known as mizu shingen mochi (水信玄餅).[1] The dish is an
evolution of the Japanese dessert shingen mochi (信玄餅). Shingen mochi was
developed in the 1960s[2] and inspired by the locally made abekawa mochi (安倍川餅)
which is traditionally eaten during Obon festival in Yamanashi and Shizuoka
prefectures.[3]

Shingen mochi, like abekawa mochi, is a rice cake (mochi) covered with kinako
(roasted soybean flour) and brown sugar syrup.[2][4] It is named after Takeda
Shingen a famous daimyo who ruled over Yamanshi during the Sengoku era. He is
said to have used mochi which consisted of rice flour and sugar as an emergency
ration during the warring periods.[4][5][6]


MIZU SHINGEN MOCHI[EDIT]

Mount Kaikoma, the water source of mizu shingen mochi

Kinseiken came up with the idea of mizu shingen mochi.[7] The company is located
in Hakushu, Yamanashi which is known for its fresh mineral water. The area is
one of the largest producers of mineral water in Japan.[8]

Mizu (水) means water and shingen mochi (信玄餅) is a type of sweet rice cake
(mochi) made by the Kinseiken company.[7] The year prior in 2013, the creator
wanted to explore the idea of making edible water.[7] The dessert became a viral
sensation and people made special trips to the region to experience the dish.[9]

Darren Wong introduced the dish to the United States in New York City at the
April 2016 Smorgasburg food fair.[10][11] Shortly after, London restaurant
Yamagoya worked four months to develop another version.[9] The dessert is also
sold in kits to be made at home.[12]


DESCRIPTION[EDIT]

Raindrop cake with kinako and kuromitsu

The dish is made from mineral water and agar; thus, it has virtually no
calories.[11] The water of the original dish is obtained from Mount Kaikoma of
the Southern Japanese Alps, and it has been described as having a mildly sweet
taste.[7] Agar is a vegan alternative to gelatin that is made from seaweed.[10]

After heating the water and agar, the liquid is molded and cooled.[10] A
molasses-like syrup, called kuromitsu, and soybean flour, called kinako, are
used as toppings.[9] The dish appears like a transparent raindrop, although it
has also been compared to breast implants and jellyfish.[9] The largely
tasteless dessert melts when it enters the mouth and must be eaten immediately,
or it will melt and begin to evaporate after twenty minutes.[9]


SEE ALSO[EDIT]

 * Japanese cuisine
 * List of Japanese desserts and sweets


REFERENCES[EDIT]

 1.  ^ Crowley, Chris (March 31, 2016). "Here's the New Japanese Water Cake That
     Will Debut at Smorgasburg". Grub Street. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
 2.  ^ Jump up to: a b "History of Kikyouya Company". Kikyouya Company (in
     Japanese). Retrieved 2023-06-05.
 3.  ^ "History of the Kikyou Shingen Mochi". Kikyou Shingen Mochi. 2003-12-08.
     Archived from the original on 2003-12-08. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
 4.  ^ Jump up to: a b "信玄餅 | 金精軒". 金精軒 | 山梨県北杜市で和菓子屋を営んでおります。 (in Japanese).
     2011-01-31. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
 5.  ^ "Raindrop Cake, A Low Calorie Japanese Dessert You Need To Try!". Honest
     Food Talks. 2021-06-01. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
 6.  ^ Kay (June 4, 2014). "This amazing water cake just may be the most
     delicate sweet ever created!". SoraNews24. Retrieved 2023-06-05.
 7.  ^ Jump up to: a b c d "Mizu Shingen Mochi: Water You Can Eat?". Japan Info.
     February 9, 2016. Archived from the original on 2018-03-16. Retrieved
     2018-08-16.
 8.  ^ "2019年 水信玄餅をお求めの方へ | 金精軒". 金精軒 | 山梨県北杜市で和菓子屋を営んでおります。 (in Japanese).
     2019-05-01. Retrieved 2021-07-18.
 9.  ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Maitland, Hayley (2018-08-14). "Everything You Need
     To Know About Raindrop Cakes". British Vogue. Retrieved 2018-08-16.
 10. ^ Jump up to: a b c "What is a Raindrop Cake – How to Make a Raindrop
     Cake". Delish. 2018-03-13. Retrieved 2018-08-16.
 11. ^ Jump up to: a b Strutner, Suzy; Aiken, Kristen (2016-03-31). "Get Ready,
     This Magical Raindrop Cake Is Coming To America". HuffPost. Retrieved
     2018-08-16.
 12. ^ "Raindrop Cake Making Kit". Raindrop Cake. 2017-08-08. Retrieved
     2018-08-16.


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