Mochi are small Japanese cakes made with glutinous rice flour that have a soft, chewy outer layer and a deliciously sticky filling made of sweetened red bean paste.
Step1
Gather all ingredients.
Step2
Wrap red bean paste in aluminum foil and place in the freezer until solid, at least 1 hour.
Step3
Mix glutinous rice flour and green tea powder thoroughly in a microwave-safe bowl.
Step4
Stir in water, then sugar; mix until smooth.
Step5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for 3 minutes 30 seconds.
Step6
Meanwhile, remove red bean paste from the freezer and divide into 8 equal balls. Set aside.
Step7
Remove rice flour mixture from the microwave. Stir and heat, covered, for another 15 to 30 seconds.
Step8
Dust a work surface with cornstarch. Roll about 2 tablespoons of hot rice flour mixture into a ball. Flatten the ball and place one ball of frozen red bean paste in the center. Pinch and press the dough around the bean paste until completely covered.
Step9
Sprinkle with additional cornstarch and place mochi, seam-side down, in a paper muffin liner to prevent sticking.
Step10
Repeat Step 6 to make remaining mochi.
Step11
Enjoy!
Prepare Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
183 kcal
Carbohydrate:
43 g
Dietary Fiber:
1 g
Protein:
3 g
Sodium:
82 mg
