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Matcha Mochi Ice Cream

A recipe for a Japanese sweet treat made with matcha ice cream, wrapped in a thin mochi skin.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 54 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 6 small balls matcha ice cream, appx 30g each portioned out and frozen
  • 70 g mochiko glutinous rice flour
  • 100 g water
  • 15 g granulated sugar
  • 30 g roasted soy bean powder (kinako) or cooked glutinous rice flour (koh fun) for dusting

Instructions

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  1. In a shallow bowl, combine mochiko glutinous rice flour, water, and sugar. Stir to combine. Cover.
  2. Microwave for 2-3 minutes in 1 minute intervals. Stop and stir the mixture after each minute.
  3. Mochi dough will be translucent when fully cooked.
  4. Divide dough into 6 equal portions.
  5. Use a rolling pin dusted with soy bean powder or cooked glutinous rice flour (koh fun) to roll out and flatten into a round circle.
  6. Let the dough cool a little bit.
  7. Remove a pre-portioned scoop of matcha ice cream and place it in the centre of the mochi dough, and quickly pinch the seams together. Remember to work quickly.
  8. Dust with additional powder and place it right back into the freezer. Repeat with the remainder.
  9. Freeze until solid, about 4-6 hours.
  10. To serve, bring to room temperature for about 15 mins.

Notes

  • Important to work very quickly as the ice cream will melt.
  • Important to work very quickly as the ice cream will melt.
  • Matcha mochi ice cream can be kept frozen for up to 3 months in an airtight container. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 54kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 11mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 4IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 54

% Daily Value*

Calories 54kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 11mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 4IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.