Mochi Balls Recipe
Make Mochi Balls Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Coating
Method
Dough
- 1
- 2
Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir vigorously with a silicone spatula.
- 3
Return to the microwave for 1 minute more. If the dough is not yet glossy and translucent, continue microwaving in 20–30 second bursts until cooked through.
- 4
Dust a clean surface and your hands with cornstarch. Turn the dough onto the surface and let it cool for about 5 minutes; knead gently to smooth.
- 5
Divide dough into 12 equal portions and roll each into a smooth ball, keeping them covered to prevent drying.
Filling
- 6
Flatten each dough portion into a small disk large enough to hold filling.
- 7
Place 1/2 teaspoon of red bean paste in the center.
- 8
Carefully pinch the dough around the filling to seal, and roll between palms to form a smooth ball.
Coating
- 9
Stir kinako powder with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar in a shallow dish to finish coating mix.
- 10
Roll each mochi ball in the kinako-sugar mixture until evenly coated; shake off excess.
- 11
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature. For best texture, consume within 2 hours.
