Matcha Mochi with sweetened red beans
User Reviews
5
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Servings
8
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Calories
276 kcal
Matcha Mochi with sweetened red beans
Description
Matcha Mochi with Sweetened Red Beans uses sticky rice flour and cornstarch mixed with milk, sugar, and matcha powder to form a smooth batter that is steamed until cooked through. Once cooled slightly, the dough is kneaded by hand to achieve a soft, elastic consistency. Incorporating sweetened red beans evenly throughout adds texture and sweetness to the subtly grassy matcha base. The dough is then shaped into a long log and cut into bite-sized pieces for serving.
The steaming process ensures a chewy, moist texture typical of mochi, while the matcha powder imparts a mild bitterness balanced by the sugary beans. This recipe requires handling the dough with gloves to manage its stickiness during kneading and shaping.
These mochi pieces can be served directly as a snack or dessert, offering a traditional chewy texture paired with the earthiness of matcha and the sweet burst of red beans.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sticky rice flour
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 400 ml milk
- 1 tbsp. matcha powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix sticky rice flour, cornstarch, sugar and milk. Combine well.
- Strain to get a smooth batter. Add oil in. Mix well too.
- Cover with plastic wrapper and dig some small holes on the wrapper.
- Set up steamer and steam for 20 minutes. Let it cool down a little bit.
- Wear gloves then knead the dough until really smooth.
- Then add around 1/3 cup sweetened red beans. Knead again to make sure the red beans are well spread with the dough.
- Dust the operation board with cooked sticky rice flour. Then shape the dough into a long log. Cut into 2cm sections.
- Serve directly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 176IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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