Warabi Mochi (わらび餅) is a type of traditional “wagashi” (Japanese sweet) with a chewy jelly-like texture. It gets its name from its key ingredient, “warabiko” (わらび粉), which is a starch that comes from ...

The mochi dish at State Bird Provisions in San Francisco is close to my heart, as it was one of the first dishes I created for the restaurant. It was born out of a kombu cooking challenge that chef/co ...