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Red Bean Mochi Balls

Irresistibly Chewy Red Bean Mochi Balls You’ll Love to Make

Enjoy making these delightful Red Bean Mochi Balls that combine a chewy texture and sweet red bean filling for an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 10 balls
Calories 112 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Steamer basket
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients
  

For the Mochi Dough

  • 1 cup Sweet rice flour (mochi flour) Crucial for chewy texture
  • 1 cup Water Use room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar Can swap with favorite sweetener

For the Filling

  • 1 cup Red bean paste Canned or homemade

For Dusting

  • 1/4 cup Potato starch Prevents sticking; can use cornstarch

Instructions
 

Making the Mochi

  • Prepare Workspace: Gather all your ingredients and tools, including a mixing bowl, spatula, measuring cups, and a steamer basket lined with parchment paper.
  • Mix Dough: In a mixing bowl, blend the sweet rice flour, sugar, and water until smooth.
  • Steam Dough: Transfer the dough to your lined steamer basket and steam for about 25 minutes until shiny and translucent.
  • Cool: Remove the basket from the heat and let the dough cool slightly, dusting your work surface with potato starch to prevent sticking.
  • Shape Mochi: Dust hands with potato starch, take portions of the cooled dough, flatten them, add red bean paste, fold, and roll into balls.
  • Serve: Place finished mochi on a serving platter, dust with extra potato starch if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Serve with green tea for an exquisite pairing. Perfect for gatherings or as a tasty treat anytime.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gCalcium: 6mg
Keyword Dessert, Gluten-Free, Mochi, Red Bean Mochi Balls, sweet treat, Vegan
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