How to Make Creamy Japanese Roasted-Buckwheat Custards

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How to Make Creamy Japanese Roasted-Buckwheat Custards

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How to Make Creamy Japanese Roasted-Buckwheat Custards By Daniel Gritzer Daniel Gritzer Editorial Director Daniel joined the Serious Eats culinary team in 2014 and writes recipes, equipment reviews, a...

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How to Make Creamy Japanese Roasted-Buckwheat Custards

These egg custards are rich and dense, with a silky-smooth texture. The secret ingredient is Japanese toasted-buckwheat tea (called soba-cha). Somewhat similar to chestnuts, the buckwheat adds a deeply nutty, roasted flavor that pairs beautifully with the lightly sweet dairy in the custards.

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How to Make Creamy Japanese Roasted-Buckwheat Custards