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Ingredients
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Mochi Dough
Ice Cream Filling
Method
Prepare the Mochi Dough
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Cook the Mixture
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute. Remove from microwave, stir, and then cover again. Microwave for an additional 1 minute. Stir again, then microwave for a final 30 seconds. The dough should be slightly translucent and sticky.
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Dust the Surface
Sprinkle cornstarch generously on a clean surface to prevent sticking. Turn the mochi dough onto the cornstarch-dusted surface.
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Shape the Mochi
Using your hands, flatten the mochi dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Dust the top with more cornstarch to prevent sticking.
Assemble the Mochi Ice Cream
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Scoop the Ice Cream
Scoop out small balls of ice cream (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on a tray lined with parchment paper. Return the tray to the freezer to firm up for about 10 minutes.
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Cut the Mochi
Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the flattened mochi dough into squares, about 3 inches on each side.
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Wrap the Ice Cream
Take a square of mochi, place a ball of ice cream in the center, and stretch the mochi around the ice cream, pinching to seal it. Make sure the ice cream is completely wrapped.
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