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Chewy Mochi Cakes

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
5 min
TOTAL TIME
95 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dessert Japanese
Chewy Mochi Cakes
Ingredients
  • 1 cup sweetened red bean paste
  • 1 cup glutinous rice flour
  • 1 teaspoon green tea powder (matcha)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch, for rolling out the dough
Instructions
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Gather all the necessary ingredients beforehand
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To prepare the filling, wrap the red bean paste in aluminum foil and place it in the freezer to firm up for at least an hour
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In a separate bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and green tea powder to create a uniform mixture
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Add water, sugar, and mix until the ingredients are well combined
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave the mixture for 3 minutes 30 seconds
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While waiting for the rice flour mixture to cook, take the red bean paste out of the freezer and divide it into 8 equal portions
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Remove the cooked rice flour mixture from the microwave, stir, and heat it for an additional 15 to 30 seconds
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Prepare a work surface by dusting it with cornstarch and roll out about 2 tablespoons of the hot rice flour mixture into a ball
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Flatten the dough and place one frozen red bean paste ball in the center of the dough
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Press the dough around the filling to cover it completely, making sure there are no gaps
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Sprinkle some additional cornstarch on top of the dough and carefully place a mochi, seam-side down, in a paper muffin liner to prevent sticking
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Repeat the process for the remaining mochi balls
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Once you've finished making all the mochi, it's time to enjoy your delicious treats