Japanese Mochi Rice Syrup, 7.76 oz
Rice syrup is a plant-based, nutritious sweetener that has been used in Japan for centuries. It is made by combining glutinous rice and barley malt and then allowing the mixture to slowly ferment until it turns sweet. Japanese Mochi Rice Syrup has a gentle and elegant sweetness with honey-like, viscous texture that can be used in a variety of ways. Not only for sweetening drinks, it’s also great for mixing into cake batter and bread dough because it retains moisture very well. It adds umami and a glaze to simmered or sautéed dishes as well. It is rich in Vitamin B and minerals. Unlike honey, it’s safe for babies, too.
You can use Japanese Mochi Rice Syrup as an alternative to sugar. Its gentle sweetness and syrupy texture make it a perfect sweetener for drinks, but it also adds umami and a glaze to simmered and sautéed dishes. When you use the rice syrup for cooking teriyaki chicken, for example as an alternative for sugar and mirin (Japanese seasoning made from rice), it magically elevates both flavors and appearance! The rice syrup is great for mixing into cake batter and bread dough because it retains moisture very well. Its umami, coming from the rice, also goes well with nuts and grains, so it’s ideal for making granola.
Glutinous Rice, Malted Barley.