Worried about what food to make for your Christmas party?

Here's a recommendation for a special Mizu Shingen Mochi.

Decorate the Mizu Shingen Mochi as Christmas crystals to set the mood.

It's easy to make, add bird's nest for a presentable and elegant dish that will win over your guests.

Choose a petal

Cherry Blossom

Cherry blossoms represent passion, purity, and nobility. May those who consume them always smile and live brilliantly.

​Rose

Roses represent passionate love, true love, and passion. May those who consume them have eternal true love and live in happiness.

​Osmanthus

Osmanthus represents harvest, auspiciousness, and nobility. May those who consume them enjoy abundant harvests and honor.

Mizu Shingen Mochi (with Bird's Nest)

Water 500 ml

Sugar 15 g

Agar-agar powder 50 g

Cherry blossoms, osmanthus, roses, appropriate amount

Instant bird's nest, appropriate amount

Brown sugar syrup, appropriate amount

Petals

Rinse the cherry blossoms to remove salt, then soak in hot water until the petals open, set aside.

Soak roses in hot water until softened, set aside.

Similarly, soak osmanthus in hot water until softened, set aside.

​Agar-agar Syrup

Mix agar-agar powder and sugar thoroughly.

Combine agar-agar powder, sugar, and water, stir over low heat until boiling, then turn off the heat.

​Ingredients into molds

Place the three types of petals and instant bird's nest into molds. Then pour in the agar-agar syrup.

Cover the molds, and use a funnel to pour in the remaining half of the agar-agar syrup. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

After chilling, drizzle with brown sugar and serve.

Christmas Crystal

Find a colorful stand, then place the Mizu Shingen Mochi on it.

Agar-agar solidifies at room temperature and won't melt even after prolonged display.

Can be left out for a long time at parties.

Learn more about Instant Bird's Nest >