38min 4 ppl
Kusa Mochi
53 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
53 min · 6 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
220 kcalper person
Protein 4g
Carbs 48g
Fats 1g
About this dish
A vividly green mochi coloured and flavoured with mugwort powder, wrapped around a ball of sweet red bean paste. The herbal edge of the mugwort cuts through the sweetness in a way plain mochi cannot.
Allergy Info
None
Diet Info
Vegan
Ingredients
Tins & Jars
- Ready-made red bean paste240 g
Dried Goods
- Glutinous rice flour200 g
- Water220 ml
- Caster sugar30 g
- Dried mugwort powder (yomogi)8 g
- Cornflourfor dusting30 g
Utensils
- Mixing bowl
- Steamer basket
- Saucepan
Method
1
Whisk the glutinous rice flour, water, sugar and mugwort powder together in a heatproof bowl until smooth and evenly green.
Approx. 5 minutes
2
Cover and steam over a pan of simmering water for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until glossy and translucent.
Approx. 20 minutes
3
Meanwhile, roll the red bean paste into 8 even balls.
Approx. 6 minutes
4
Dust a work surface generously with cornflour, turn out the hot dough and leave to cool for 5 minutes until safe to handle.
Approx. 5 minutes
5
Divide the dough into 8 pieces, flatten each into a disc, then wrap around a ball of red bean paste and pinch to seal.
Approx. 14 minutes
6
Dust off the excess cornflour and arrange to serve.
Approx. 3 minutes
