■ How to Make Yomogi Paste

Use the tips and soft parts of the yomogi

Wash with water

Add salt to boiling water and boil the yomogi for 1 minute

Soak in water for 30 minutes

Drain and chop finely with a knife

Grind into a paste using a mortar and pestle
A food processor can also be used

■ How to Make Yomogi Mochi

Divide the sweet red bean paste into 4 portions and roll into balls

In a bowl, mix the glutinous rice flour with half of the lukewarm water (40ml)

Dissolving the glutinous rice flour first helps prevent lumps

Add the rice flour to the mixture, then add the remaining lukewarm water (40ml) and mix
Adjust the water to achieve a softness similar to an earlobe

Steam for 20 minutes

Place a cloth or perforated kitchen paper underneath

Add the yomogi paste to the mixture and combine thoroughly

Divide into 4 portions, wrap each around a ball of sweet red bean paste, and shape into balls

I have made a video of the process
https://youtu.be/qK3d976H59U

Chewy Yomogi Dumplings Made from Yomogi
ID: 21677991

[Vegan] Yomogi Steamed Bread with Rice Flour
ID: 21403503

[Vegan] No-Fermentation Yomogi Anpan with Rice Flour
ID: 21451789

Three Types of Kashiwa Mochi Made with Rice Flour and Amazake
ID: 21495496