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Ohagi (Botamochi)

Ohagi or Botamochi are Japanese sweet rice balls made with glutinous rice and sweet red bean paste. They're an easy homemade Japanese dessert associated with the Buddhist holiday of Ohigan.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 302 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 160 grams mochi rice (¾ US cup)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon evaporated cane sugar
  • 450 grams anko
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Put the rice in a strainer and wash it until the water is mostly clear.
  2. Add the rice, water, and sugar to a medium saucepan with a lid and let the rice soak for at least 30 minutes, or preferably 1 hour.
  3. When the rice is done soaking, bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Turn down the heat to low and set a timer for 10 minutes.
  4. When the timer goes off, turn off the heat and let the rice continue to steam without opening the lid for another 10 minutes.
  5. Dissolve the salt in 1 cup of warm water and set this aside.
  6. Transfer the rice to a bowl and use a spatula to partially mash the rice until it forms a sticky mass (you should still be able to make out individual grains of rice).
  7. Put some food-safe gloves on and dip your hands in the saltwater to keep the rice from sticking. Pinch off pieces of rice about the size of a ping pong ball, and then roll them between your hands to press out any air pockets. Place the balls onto a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap.
  8. To wrap the rice balls, scoop about ¼ cup of anko into your hand and use your fingers and thumbs to press it out into a round disk.
  9. Place a rice ball in the center of the anko and then gently press the rice into the anko with the fingers of one hand while cupping and rotating the Ohagi in the palm of your other hand.
  10. Seal the flaps of anko together around the rice and shape the Botamochi into an oval patty.

Nutrition Information

Calories 302kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 488mg (20%) Potassium 126mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Calcium 106mg (11%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 302

% Daily Value*

Calories 302kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 488mg 20%
Potassium 126mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Calcium 106mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%

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