Japanese dessert mochi
4 servings
60 minutes
Mochi is a traditional Japanese dessert with origins dating back centuries, associated with rituals of luck and celebration. Its base is sticky rice turned into elastic dough, and the filling is a sweet adzuki bean paste. Mochi has a delicate, slightly chewy texture and a refined sweetness that harmonizes with the soft flavor of the bean filling. This dessert is often served as a sign of good wishes during New Year and other significant events in Japan. It can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature, and cornstarch prevents the dough from sticking to hands, creating an ideal balance of convenience and taste. Mochi is not just a treat but a symbol of Japan's traditions and cultural heritage.
1
First, you need to boil the beans for 45 minutes. During boiling, add 100 grams of sugar.
- Adzuki beans: 300 g
- Sugar: 250 g
2
Once the beans are cooked, let them cool slightly, then blend to obtain a thick mass. Mix rice, sugar, and salt in a glass container, then add water to the dry mixture and stir.
- Rice flour: 250 g
- Sugar: 250 g
- Salt: 250 g
- Water: 250 ml
3
Cover the dish with plastic, leaving a small hole, and place it in the microwave for cooking. Leave it for a few minutes.
4
After removing the finished mass from the microwave, it should be uniform. If the dough is still raw, it needs to be returned to the microwave for a minute. While the dough cools, balls with beans should be formed. Roll out flat round sheets from the prepared dough and wrap the bean balls in dough to create a spherical shape.