Chikushi Mochi" is a famous confectionery in Fukuoka. It is a confectionary made from "hiyoku rice" from the Chikushi Plain and other areas, kneaded with special water, and topped with soybean flour and brown sugar.

Fukuoka's famous confectionery, Josui An "Chikushi Mochi

Josuian's "Chikushi Mochi" is a famous confectionery of Fukuoka. Chikushi Mochi" is made from "hiyoku rice" from the Chikushi Plain and other areas, and kneaded with special water.

The elegant package is based on a light purple color. The price for a package of 9 pieces is 1,080 yen (tax included).

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Each one is wrapped in a furoshiki-like paper. Inside is mochi covered with soybean flour, molasses, and a special toothpick.

Cute color gradation.

toothpick included

According to Josuian's pamphlet, there are various ways to eat it, such as "San-dan-ryu," "Betsuke-ryu," and "Mitsuno-ike-ryu. We started with the "San-dan style," which is said to bring out the full potential of Tsukushi Mochi.

Tasting the "three-step" style

At first, just enjoy the mochi as it is. The softness of the rice cake is softer than the other two, but the elasticity of the rice cake is so strong that it bounces back against your teeth. The texture is like freshly pounded rice cake. It also has a hint of sweetness, so it is delicious enough on its own.

Three rice cakes inside

Next, sprinkle a generous amount of kinako (soybean flour) on top. The soybean flour is made from "tama-homare," a rare type of soybean from which only 0.5% of all Japanese soybeans are harvested. The beans are peeled before being ground, so the texture is delicate and disappears easily on the tongue. The aroma is still there, but it is softly exhaled through the nose.

Kinako (soybean flour) made with care

Finally, it is time for the molasses, which is served separately. How can kinako mochi not be delicious when it is covered with molten molasses? The addition of the rich sweetness gives it a richer flavor.

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Tasting the mochi in the "separate-serving style

Mochi is placed on the unfolded wrapper, and the empty container is used as a plate for the molasses. Dip the mochi into the molasses and enjoy.

Serve gently so that the soybean flour does not fly out.

The advantage of this method is that it is easy to adjust the amount of molasses to your liking. If you pour it over the top, only one side of the mochi will be covered with molasses, but with this method, the entire mochi can be covered with molasses. Since there are three pieces of mochi in the package, it would be good to find the best amount of molasses.