RICE MOCHI, 8 pieces

Our artisan, Koyanagi Farm, is located in the village of Yanagisawa, Nakano-shi, Nagano Prefecture. The city of Nakano is crossed by the Chikuma and Yomase rivers. It is an area composed of fluvial terraces and alluvial cones.

The rice grown on these lands is particularly famous. The role of climate is important: temperature ranges are large and precipitation is low. These factors influence rice excellence. Rice cultivation in this region is very old. It dates back to the Yayoi period (300 BC-250 BC). It is one of the spearheads of the local agricultural sector.

The mochi we offer is made from 100% "Mochi Hikari" rice, specially dedicated to making mochi. It has a surprising sweetness. This rice is cultivated according to the principles of sustainable agriculture and its cultivation is therefore respectful of the environment.

Once enjoyed, you will adopt it so much it is tasted. The best way to cook it is very simple: place cooking paper on your stove heated over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes on each side. The mochi gets colored and softens. You can enjoy it with soy sauce or a little azuki red bean paste, or with some white miso or a mixture of kinako and black sugar, or wrapped in nori seaweed or bacon...

For children and the elderly, it is preferable to cut small pieces in order to swallow safely.