Easy Mochi

Ingredients

• 1 cup sweetened red bean paste
• 1 cup glutinous rice flour
• 1 teaspoon green tea powder , matcha
• 1 cup water
• 0.25 cups white sugar
• 0.5 cups cornstarch , for rolling out the dough

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Wrap red bean paste in aluminum foil and place in the freezer until solid, at least 1 hour.

3. 3

   Mix glutinous rice flour and green tea powder thoroughly in a microwave-safe bowl.

4. 4

   Stir in water, then sugar; mix until smooth.

5. 5

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for 3 minutes 30 seconds.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, remove red bean paste from the freezer and divide into 8 equal balls. Set aside.

7. 7

   Remove rice flour mixture from the microwave. Stir and heat, covered, for another 15 to 30 seconds.

8. 8

   Dust a work surface with cornstarch. Roll about 2 tablespoons of hot rice flour mixture into a ball. Flatten the ball and place one ball of frozen red bean paste in the center. Pinch and press the dough around the bean paste until completely covered.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with additional cornstarch and place mochi, seam-side down, in a paper muffin liner to prevent sticking.

10. 10

    Repeat Step 6 to make remaining mochi.

11. 11

    Enjoy!