Hokkaido Kazenokomochi -北海道 風の子もち- 2025 Crop
Hokkaido Kazenokomochi -北海道 風の子もち- 2025 Crop - 2lb / White is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
The Mochi Rice That Changes Everything
If you've ever been disappointed by mochi that's too hard, too dry, or just doesn't have that perfect chew—this is the rice that fixes all of that.
Kazenokomochi (風の子もち), meaning "child of the wind," comes from Hokkaido's pristine northern fields. It was named after the region's pure white snow, which is fitting because this rice is strikingly white and absolutely beautiful when cooked.
What makes it different?
The texture. This rice has serious stickiness—the kind that holds together perfectly when you're pounding mochi or shaping ohagi. It's elastic, smooth, and stays soft even after it cools down. That last part is huge if you're making anything that needs to sit for a bit.
The flavor is clean and naturally sweet. Hokkaido's cold climate and mineral-rich environment mean the rice develops without impurities, giving you that refined taste that doesn't compete with your other ingredients.
What to make with it
This is your go-to for traditional Japanese mochi dishes:
- New Year's mochi
- Sekihan (red bean rice) for celebrations
- Ohagi and daifuku
- Okowa (steamed sticky rice)
- Really any traditional sweet or dish where texture matters
The grains are large and absorb water beautifully, which means consistent results every time you cook it. And because it maintains its softness and stickiness when cooled, it's forgiving—perfect whether you're experienced or just starting to work with mochi rice.
Why this one?
Honestly, if you care about making authentic Japanese sweets and dishes at home, the quality of your mochi rice makes or breaks the result. Kazenokomochi delivers on every front: appearance, texture, flavor, and reliability.
Hokkaido Kazenokomochi -北海道 風の子もち- 2025 Crop - 2lb / White is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Japanese rice is short-grain rice. "Hakumai," Japanese white rice, is milled to remove the rice bran from the brown rice, known as "Genmai".
"Butsuki-mai" is partially milled rice, named after how much of the bran has been removed from the brown rice.
The nutritional value of bran is retained by adjusting the ratio of milled rice:
- 30% milled rice: 30% of the bran has been removed.
- 50% milled rice: 50% of the bran has been removed.
- 70% milled rice: 70% of the bran has been removed.
How to Cook White Rice & Partially Milled Rice
Instructions:
- Measure the rice.
- Level off the rice in the measuring cup.
- 1 rice measuring cup = 180ml/150g.
- Rinse the rice.
- Add water to the bowl and pour it out quickly.
- This removes any dust from the rice's surface and avoids being absorbed.
- Wash the rice.
- Gently wash the rice by stirring by hand with the water drained.
- Repeat 2-3 times.
- Drain the water with a strainer.
- Transfer the rice to a pot.
- Add water: 180-200 ml per 1 rice measuring cup.
- Presoak in water.
- Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes to allow it to absorb water.
- Rice will be tender and cooks evenly afterwards.
Cook in a pot:
- Put the lid on the pot.
- Turn it over medium heat to reach boiling (10-15 minutes)
- Once boiled, keep it for 2 minutes.
- Then lower the heat, boil for another 3 minutes.
- Turn the heat to low and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Turn off the heat.
- Steam the rice.
- Remove it from the stove.
- Keep the lid on and leave it for 5-10 minutes to steam.
- Stir the rice.
- Carefully open the lid.
- Dig from the bottom of the pot using a rice scoop.
Cook in a rice cooker:
- Transfer the washed rice to the inner pot.
- Add water to the measuring line.
- Turn it on the "White Rice" mode and start cooking.
- Once cooked, carefully open and gently stir.
Japanese brown rice, also known as “Genmai,” is short-grain brown rice.
Brown rice retains the bran and germ intact, making it rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It is less sticky than white rice, has a nutty flavor, and subtle sweetness.
How to Cook Brown Rice and Cooking Tips
Cooking tips and steps:
- Rub Gently
- Rub the brown rice gently while washing.
- It helps each rice grain absorb water, resulting in softer rice.
- Change the water and repeat washing for 1-2 minutes.
- Soak Longer
- Soak the rice longer than white rice, at least 2 hours.
- It allows to soak more moisture and maximize flavor.
Cook in a pot:
- Drain the water and remove it to a pot.
- Use cold water.
- Add water: 270 - 300ml per 1 rice measuring cup.
- Use cold water or water with ice cubes for cooking.
- The water temperature rises gradually, it allows the rice to absorb moisture at a steady pace.
- Placing the rice in the refrigerator when presoaking also helps.
- Keep the lid on.
- Keep the lid on, let the steam cook the rice tender.
- Start with medium heat to reach boiling (10-15 minutes).
- Once boiled, reduce the heat to low.
- Cook for 20 minutes on low heat, keeping the lid on.
- Turn off the heat.
- Remove the pot from the stove and steam for 10 minutes.
- Keep the lid on, never open.
- Carefully open the lid.
- Fluff the rice with a rice scoop.
Cook in a Rice Cooker:
- Transfer the washed rice to the pot.
- Add water to the measuring line.
- Turn on the "Brown Rice" mode and start cooking.
- Gently stir the cooked rice.
SHIPPING
Delivery and handling charges for orders are as follows: Delivery Charges / Per Destination
<Updated 7/1/2025>
Starting 7/1/25, orders that do not qualify for free shipping will be charged a calculated shipping fee by weight.
- NY, NJ, CT
- Free shipping on purchases of $60 or more
- For orders under $60, shipping is automatically calculated based on the number of items and their weight.
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- Free shipping on purchases of $80 or more
- For orders under $80, shipping is automatically calculated based on the number of items and their weight.
- States Group2*
- Free shipping on purchases of $100 or more
- For orders under $100, shipping is automatically calculated based on the number of items and their weight.
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*We do not currently ship to AK and HI
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RETURN
In principle, we do not accept returns or exchanges at the customer's convenience. In the unlikely event that an item is missing, different from the one ordered, or arrives damaged, please contact us within 7 days via our Contact form.
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We believe you deserve the highest quality and freshest rice possible.
What Makes Our Rice So Special?
At the rice factory, we carefully select rice produced with no pesticides or low pesticides after thoroughly evaluating its place of origin, taste, aroma, and texture. We also personally visit the growing areas!
Fresh Is Best
To maintain freshness, our rice is stored at optimal temperatures in Japan and during transport to the U.S.
Milling Matters
Rice is milled fresh to order, preserving its flavor and allowing customers to choose their preferred milling level.
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Alongside our rice, we offer a range of additive free seasonings and rice products, sourced directly from Japan.
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