Zunda Mochi (Sweet Edamame Mochi)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 zunda

  • Calories

    240 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Zunda Mochi (Sweet Edamame Mochi)

Zunda Mochi is a Japanese confectionery of glutinous rice cakes topped with a sweet paste of mashed edamame (young soybean). This chewy, stretchy dessert is a popular specialty of Japan's Miyagi Prefecture where it‘s served at afternoon tea and celebrations alike.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 11 oz edamame (1 package)
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • 2 tsp water (as needed)
  • 4 Japanese rice cake (mochi)
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Instructions

  1. Gather all the ingredients.
  2. Add frozen edamame in boiling, unsalted water.
  3. Cook on medium heat for 15–20 minutes until tender. They should be softer than regular edamame you eat as a snack. Drain the water.
  4. Discard the pods.
  5. Using your fingers, push the edamame to remove the thin outer skin.
  6. Roughly chop the edamame with the knife (this will facilitate the next step) and transfer to suribachi.
  7. Crush and grind the edamame, leaving some pieces chunky.
  8. Add the sugar and blend.
  9. Add the salt and blend. Salt brings out more flavor without further adding more sugar. Add a little bit of water to make it softer.
  10. Cook the rice cakes in boiling water for 4–5 minutes.
  11. Remove from the boiling water. Transfer to a plate.
  12. Using chopsticks, gently spread out the cooked mochi a bit. Top with the sweet edamame. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 240kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.01g Sodium 40mg (2%) Potassium 340mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4zunda

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 240kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Sodium 40mg 2%
Potassium 340mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 37g 74%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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