Mochi

Mochi is a traditional japanese rice cake made from glutinous rice flour. Popular fillings are red bean paste, matcha cream or ice cream. I love the unique chewy and soft texture!

Mochi

Ingredients:

1 cup

glutinous rice flour

1/4 cup

sugar

3/4 cup

water

1/2 cup

potato starch (for dusting)

1 cup

azuki bean paste

Instruction:

In a large bowl, mix the glutinous rice flour and sugar.
Gradually add water, stirring until the mixture is smooth and no lumps remain.
Pour the mixture into a non-stick pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Continue to stir until the dough thickens and becomes translucent, about 10-15 minutes.
Dust a clean surface with potato starch and turn the dough onto it.
Sprinkle more potato starch on top and knead the dough gently to remove stickiness.
Divide the dough into 8-10 equal pieces and flatten each piece into a small disc.
Place a spoonful of azuki bean paste in the center of each disc and fold the edges over to seal.
Shape the filled mochi into balls and dust with more potato starch if needed.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.