Best 2 Green Tea Mochi Recipes
Green tea mochi is a traditional Japanese dessert that is soft, chewy, and flavorful. It is made with glutinous rice flour, green tea powder, and sugar, and is often filled with a sweet red bean paste. Green tea mochi can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert, and is a popular treat at Japanese tea ceremonies. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make green tea mochi at home, including tips on how to achieve the perfect texture and flavor.
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GREEN TEA MOCHI ICE CREAM
I've had mochi many times in restaurants and have always been fascinated by its unique combination of taste and texture; but I had absolutely no clue how it was done. I basically still don't, but regardless, this was my first attempt and I look forward to lots of criticism.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 4h35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Remove and discard the top half of a cardboard egg carton. Line 10 of the cups in the bottom half of the egg carton with plastic wrap.
- Scoop ice cream into 10 prepared egg carton cups. Cover scoops with plastic wrap and freeze until very firm, at least 2 hours.
- Stir rice flour, water, and salt together in a microwave-safe bowl; add sugar and stir until completely smooth. Whisk green tea powder into rice flour mixture.
- Cover the rice flour mixture bowl with plastic wrap; microwave for 2 minutes. Stir rice flour mixture, re-cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and microwave until mochi dough is thick and sticky, about 1 1/2 minutes more.
- Lightly dust a work surface with cornstarch. Turn mochi dough out on prepared work surface. Roll dough into a 1/8-inch thick rectangle; cut dough into 10 equal squares.
- Remove ice cream balls from plastic wrap. Place 1 ice cream ball in the center of 1 mochi dough square. Gather mochi dough together to cover the ice cream ball completely, pinch the edges together at the base, and cut off any excess dough. Repeat with remaining ice cream and dough squares.
- Tightly cover each mochi ball in plastic wrap and place in egg carton, seam-side down. Freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 32.8 mg, Sugar 7 g
GREEN TEA MOCHI
A tasteful, and easy-to-make spin-off of the "Apricot Mochi" recipe posted by Seb on this site. The presentation of the mochi itself is not very appealing, but it can be dressed up by wrapping pieces in a leaf (as described in the last step), or you can maybe dust potato starch around it. The edges can also be cut since they will be a harder crust.
Provided by Jay Horita
Categories Gelatin
Time 1h50m
Yield 32 pieces, 32 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine mochiko, sugar, gelatin, and maccha in a large bowl and mix.
- Add Milk Green Tea and water, and mix througly with whisk or spoon. (Note: If a can of Milk Green Tea cannot be found, substitute 6oz of "Tazo Matcha with Honeydew Liquid Tea" and 6oz of milk).
- Pour into a 9x13" greased pan.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350F for 55 minutes.
- Cool with cover on for 15 minutes.
- Remove Foil and cool for several hours before cutting.
- Cut out outer hardened portion of the mochi, and then cut into 32 squares.
- Optional step: Place 1/2 teaspoon of red bean paste in the middle of each square, fold square into triangle and press on the sides.
- Optional step: To improve presentation and add a bit of taste, soak 32 Oak or Sakura leaves in water, drain, and wrap around mochi pieces (dull side facing outside).
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final product. Make sure to use fresh, high-quality glutinous rice flour, green tea powder, and fillings.
- Soak the glutinous rice flour properly: Soaking the glutinous rice flour for at least 30 minutes will make it easier to work with and will help to prevent the mochi from becoming too sticky.
- Use a light touch when mixing the dough: Over-mixing the dough will make the mochi tough. Mix the dough just until it comes together, then stop.
- Be patient when cooking the mochi: Cooking the mochi takes time. Don't rush the process. Cook the mochi over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until it is thick and glossy.
- Don't over-stuff the mochi: Over-stuffing the mochi will make it difficult to shape and will cause it to break apart. Fill the mochi with just enough filling to give it a nice flavor.
- Serve the mochi warm: Mochi is best served warm. If you are making the mochi ahead of time, reheat it gently before serving.
Conclusion:
Green tea mochi is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on any occasion. Whether you are serving it as a dessert, a snack, or a party appetizer, green tea mochi is sure to be a hit. With its delicate flavor and chewy texture, green tea mochi is a truly unique and special treat.
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