![]() Basically, it comes out as a bland, vegan jelly. It gets its flavor is from the black, molasses-like syrup it sits in, and the mixture of kinako (roasted soy flour) with black sesame powder that accompanies it. ![]() To take things up a notch, it’s topped with edible gold flakes. Unlike any other agar jelly I’ve tried, the texture of this one is lighter and as close as you can get to a smoother, melt-in-your-mouth jello. The water bubble alone is similar to the classic Asian grass jelly dessert. If you can get a perfect bite with the black syrup and powdered kinako together, then you’ve succeeded. The syrup tastes similar to the caramel that sits on top of flan, and the kinako-sesame powder gives it a nutty flavor. ![]() The crystal kinako is formed with a mold and can keep its shape in the fridge for a couple of days, but once it’s at room temperature, it will melt into a puddle of water in just a few hours, Imai says.Ī spoonful of the jelly will dissolve in your mouth immediately. The mouthfeel is unlike anything you’ve had before. (And in case you’re wondering, it’s called that because because its originator “ shingen mochi” is made from a mochi rice cake with the same toppings.)Įven with the syrup, it’s not overly sweet, so you don’t have to feel guilty even though you’re eating cake. This is by no means a filling dessert-you’re practically eating water here. But this is one sweet that’s worth the hype. ![]()
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