Green Tea Red Bean Mochi

[mndynthn12]

Hey folks! Wanna elevate your snack game? Try making these Green Tea Red Bean Mochi! It's like biting into a soft, sweet cloud with a surprise burst of red bean goodness inside! Perfect for impressing your taste buds and your friends. Give it a whirl and let the mochi magic begin!

Green Tea Red Bean Mochi

Ingredients:

• 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)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Red Bean Paste:
   • Wrap the sweetened red bean paste in aluminum foil and freeze until solid, for at least 1 hour.
2. Prepare the Mochi Dough:
   • In a microwave-safe bowl, thoroughly mix the glutinous rice flour and green tea powder.
   • Stir in water and sugar until the mixture is smooth.
   • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
   • Remove from microwave, stir, and heat again, covered, for an additional 15 to 30 seconds if needed.
3. Assemble the Mochi:
   • Dust a work surface with cornstarch.
   • Take about 2 tablespoons of the hot rice flour mixture and roll it into a ball.
   • Flatten the ball and place one frozen red bean paste ball in the center.
   • Pinch and press the dough around the bean paste until it's completely covered.
   • Sprinkle with additional cornstarch to prevent sticking.
4. Finish and Serve:
   • Place the mochi, seam-side down, in a paper muffin liner to prevent sticking.
   • Repeat the process to make the remaining mochi.
   • Serve and enjoy your delightful green tea red bean mochi!

Let me tell you about the delightful journey of making Green Tea Red Bean Mochi! From the first roll of the dough to the satisfying bite of that sweet red bean filling, each step is a mini-adventure in flavor! Share them at gatherings or indulge solo—it's a taste experience you won't want to miss!

 

[rootme]

Green Tea Red Bean Mochi? Count me in! Can't resist a good mochi, especially with that extra kick of green tea flavor.

 

[bhella]

I think Green Tea Red Bean Mochi sounds delicious! Though, have you tried adding a hint of coconut to the mix?

 

[Horton]

Hey folks! Wanna elevate your snack game? Try making these Green Tea Red Bean Mochi! It's like biting into a soft, sweet cloud with a surprise burst of red bean goodness inside! Perfect for impressing your taste buds and your friends. Give it a whirl and let the mochi magic begin!

Green Tea Red Bean Mochi
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Ingredients:

• 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)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Red Bean Paste:
   • Wrap the sweetened red bean paste in aluminum foil and freeze until solid, for at least 1 hour.
2. Prepare the Mochi Dough:
   • In a microwave-safe bowl, thoroughly mix the glutinous rice flour and green tea powder.
   • Stir in water and sugar until the mixture is smooth.
   • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
   • Remove from microwave, stir, and heat again, covered, for an additional 15 to 30 seconds if needed.
3. Assemble the Mochi:
   • Dust a work surface with cornstarch.
   • Take about 2 tablespoons of the hot rice flour mixture and roll it into a ball.
   • Flatten the ball and place one frozen red bean paste ball in the center.
   • Pinch and press the dough around the bean paste until it's completely covered.
   • Sprinkle with additional cornstarch to prevent sticking.
4. Finish and Serve:
   • Place the mochi, seam-side down, in a paper muffin liner to prevent sticking.
   • Repeat the process to make the remaining mochi.
   • Serve and enjoy your delightful green tea red bean mochi!

Let me tell you about the delightful journey of making Green Tea Red Bean Mochi! From the first roll of the dough to the satisfying bite of that sweet red bean filling, each step is a mini-adventure in flavor! Share them at gatherings or indulge solo—it's a taste experience you won't want to miss!

This green tea red bean mochi looks absolutely delightful! Has anyone tried rolling the mochi in a bit of matcha powder for an extra green tea kick? Can't wait to make these for a sweet treat!

 

[mndynthn12]

This green tea red bean mochi looks absolutely delightful! Has anyone tried rolling the mochi in a bit of matcha powder for an extra green tea kick? Can't wait to make these for a sweet treat!

Thank you for the suggestion! Rolling the mochi in matcha powder sounds like a brilliant idea to enhance that green tea flavor even more. Can't wait to try it out and add a little extra kick to these sweet treats! Appreciate the tip!