Prep Time::30 mins
Cook Time::5 mins
Additional Time:: 1 hr
Total Time:: 1 hr 35 mins
Servings::8
Yield::8 mochi
Ingredients
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1 cup sweetened red bean paste
1 cup glutinous rice flour
1 teaspoon green tea powder (matcha)
1 cup water
¼ cup white sugar
½ cup cornstarch, for rolling out the dough
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Wrap red bean paste in aluminum foil and place in the freezer until solid, at least 1 hour.
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Mix glutinous rice flour and green tea powder thoroughly in a microwave-safe bowl.
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Stir in water, then sugar; mix until smooth.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for 3 minutes 30 seconds.
Meanwhile, remove red bean paste from the freezer and divide into 8 equal balls. Set aside.
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Remove rice flour mixture from the microwave. Stir and heat, covered, for another 15 to 30 seconds.
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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.
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Sprinkle with additional cornstarch and place mochi, seam-side down, in a paper muffin liner to prevent sticking.
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Repeat Step 6 to make remaining mochi.
Enjoy!
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