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Mochi
Taiwan
Shared across East Asia. Taiwan's version is often filled with taro or sesame in addition to red bean.
Taiwanese glutinous rice cake — pounded sticky rice formed into soft, chewy rounds filled with red bean or peanut paste. Eaten at festivals and found in every Taiwanese bakery.
Prep
20 mins
Cook
20 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
400 kcal
Serves
8
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
300gglutinous rice flour
250mlwater
3 tbspsugar
200gred bean paste or peanut filling
cornstarchfor dusting
Method
1
Mix rice flour, water and sugar. Steam or microwave until cooked and stretchy.
2
Knead until smooth.
3
Wrap small portions around filling. Seal. Dust with cornstarch.
4
Refrigerate. Serve cold.
Chef's Tip
Dust generously with cornstarch — mochi stick to everything without it.
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