The promise of new flavours beckons from Banawe.
It was the first day of 2015 when I tried for the very first time. My family and I were having the first breakfast of the year and the last one for our Japan trip; we decided to head to a coffee shop called Hoschino Coffee, which we would pass by every day. Better late than never — we just knew we had to try out this neighbourhood café!
We definitely got to end our vacay with a bang, because it was there that my family and I were introduced to ! Who knew we were missing out on them all this time? They’re soft, fluffy, and — let’s face it — very pretty to look at. Our favourite breakfast food, only with a yummier, more stylish upgrade! A bonus for my caffeine-loving family? They go great with coffee, too.
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A few years later, the trend finally picked up in Manila — and this delicious breakfast food started being offered in Japanese cafés left and right! Who knew that the random dish we chanced upon at a humble café would one day be such a big deal?
On our next trip to Japan (just last December 2019), we made a mental note to head back to Hoschino Coffee. Unfortunately for us, it was closed for the holidays — and so our cravings for were never satisfied! Eventually, my mom scoured the web until she finally found the perfect recipe by Emojoie Cuisine.
Before anything else, you’ll have to make moulds to achieve the perfect shape for your . To make this, you’ll need parchment paper and some tape. The moulds should measure 36cm x 4cm with a diameter of 11cm.
*Recipe makes two .
And voila! You have your homemade . While there’s no guarantee you’ll get it right the first time around, this is a recipe you can definitely master at home. Above, I share photos from when we tried them at home. Look at the difference between our first attempt and our nth attempt!
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Featured image credit: Ginge Salud.
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