Mochi is a traditional Japanese dessert that has become increasingly popular worldwide. It is a sweet, chewy treat made from glutinous rice flour and filled with various ingredients such as sweetened red bean paste, ice cream, or fruit. This mochi recipe from U-Taste is a simple and easy way to make delicious mochi at home using only a few ingredients.
To make the mochi, you will need glutinous rice flour, cornstarch, granulated sugar, milk, unsalted butter, heavy cream, granulated sugar, strawberries, and Oreo crumbles. The process involves mixing the glutinous rice flour, cornstarch, granulated sugar, and milk until smooth, then steaming or microwaving the mixture until fully cooked. The cooked mixture is then mixed with unsalted butter, refrigerated, and divided into equal pieces. Each piece is rolled into a flat round shape and filled with whipped cream and either strawberry cubes or Oreo crumbles. The filled mochi is then wrapped and served in a cupcake liner.
Making mochi at home may seem daunting, but this recipe from U-Taste makes it easy and accessible for anyone to try. The recipe is versatile, allowing for creativity with different fillings and flavors. Mochi is not only a delicious dessert but also a fun and interactive activity to do with friends and family. With this recipe, you can enjoy the sweet and chewy goodness of mochi in the comfort of your own home.
Ingredients:
- 100g glutinous rice flour
- 30g cornstarch
- 20g granulated sugar
- 160g milk
- 30g unsalted butter
- 250g heavy cream
- 15g granulated sugar
- Strawberries
- Oreo crumbles
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, cornstarch, granulated sugar, and milk. Mix until smooth and sift once. Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and steam for 20-30 minutes or microwave for 4 minutes until fully cooked.
- Once cooked, mix or beat the unsalted butter into the mixture using a stand mixer until it forms a ball. Wrap the dough ball with plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
- In another bowl, beat the heavy cream and granulated sugar until thickened. Set aside.
- Wash and chop the strawberries into small cubes and crush some Oreo cookies. Set aside.
- Take the dough ball out of the refrigerator and knead it. Divide the dough into equal pieces and roll each piece into a flat round shape.
- Put whipped cream and strawberry cubes or Oreo crumbles in the center of the flattened dough. Wrap it up and put it in a cupcake liner to serve.
Tips:
- Sift the mixture once or twice to gain a finer texture.
- Crush any lumps with a spatula.
- Use oven-safe plastic wrap.
- Knead the butter in while the dough is still hot, so the butter can easily melt.
- If you choose to knead by hand, wait until it is cool to touch and wear gloves. The dough is very sticky.
- Keep the whipped cream in the fridge until you start to assemble the mochi.
- Dust the rolling pin and dough pieces with cooked glutinous rice flour.
- Cook the glutinous rice flour by stir-frying it over low heat for 1-2 minutes until the color deepens and you can smell the fragrance of cooked flour.
Making mochi may seem challenging, but with these simple steps, you can enjoy this delicious dessert at home. Get creative with your fillings and enjoy your homemade mochi!