Mochi, also known as glutinous rice balls and rice cakes, is a traditional Chinese dessert with a soft and glutinous taste and sweet taste, which is especially suitable as a dessert or snack. Here's a simple and delicious way to make and eat mochi:
Glutinous rice flour, sugar, water to taste.
Appropriate amount of black sesame filling or red bean filling.
Honey (optional).
Prepare the mochi gnocchi
Take an appropriate amount of glutinous rice flour and put it in a container, gradually add water, and stir into a uniform paste.
Cook the glutinous rice flour water until it is half-cooked, then take it out and let it cool.
Knead the cooled glutinous rice flour into a ball, knead it round and set aside.
Rub the mochi
Take an appropriate amount of glutinous rice dough and knead it into a small round ball, flatten it with your fingers, and then wrap it in black sesame filling or red bean paste and knead it into a ball.
If you prefer a more varied texture, try mixing some nut pieces into the filling.
Boil mochi
Cook the kneaded mochi in boiling water. Once the mochi is floating, cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Remove and serve
Remove the boiled mochi and rinse it in cool water to prevent sticking.
Drain lightly and set aside on a plate.
Serve plain
Put the boiled mochi on a plate and eat it directly, with a soft and glutinous taste and a moderate sweetness.
Serve with honey: If you prefer a sweeter texture, you can dip a brush in a small amount of honey and spread it on the surface of the mochi.
Variation of taste
Mochi can also be dipped in shredded coconut, sesame seeds or crushed peanuts as an outer layer to add texture and layer.
The glutinous rice balls used to make mochi should be kept soft, as too hard will affect the texture of the mochi.
When boiling mochi, the heat should be moderate and avoid boiling too quickly, otherwise it will easily cause the mochi to rot or crack.
Mochi is a traditional delicacy that is a popular snack in winter or during festivals. Hope you enjoy this delicious dessert!