Three-Colored Taffy Balls

Most traditional Japanese cakes or pastries are made from steamed rice flour. They are soft and chewy, often filled with thick sweet bean paste. Not many Westerners like them—I think it is as much a question of texture as it is of taste. On the other hand, taffy balls with a variety of garnishes are more likely to find Occidental fans. An interesting variation can be had by roasting ungarnished taffy balls as you would marshmallows at a campfire. Drizzle the roasted taffy balls with honey a