Matcha Mochi 🇯🇵🍵

Description

🍵 Soft, chewy, and delicately sweet — Matcha Mochi brings together the earthy aroma of Japanese green tea and the gentle sweetness of glutinous rice. These little green gems are a traditional treat in Japan, perfect for tea time or as a light dessert after a meal. Their vibrant color and unique texture make them as beautiful as they are delicious.

Ingredients

• 🍚 150 g (1 ¼ cups) glutinous rice flour (mochiko)
• 🍬 100 g (½ cup) sugar
• 💧 240 ml (1 cup) water
• 🍵 2 tsp matcha green tea powder
• 🌽 Cornstarch for dusting

Preparation

1. 1️⃣ Mix mochiko, sugar, matcha, and water in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
2. 2️⃣ Cover loosely with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir well.
3. 3️⃣ Repeat microwaving in 1-minute intervals, stirring each time, until the mixture is thick and sticky (about 3 minutes total).
4. 4️⃣ Dust your work surface generously with cornstarch.
5. 5️⃣ Transfer the hot mochi onto the surface and sprinkle with more cornstarch.
6. 6️⃣ Flatten slightly and cut into bite-sized pieces.
7. 7️⃣ Serve fresh or store in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

Total Time

🕒 Prep: 5 min

🍳 Cook: 3 min

⏳ Total: 8 min

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