HOW TO MAKE MOCHI WITH GLUTINOUS RICE FLOUR RECIPES

Steps:

• Wash, rinse then soak the 5 cups of glutinous white rice in double the amount of water in a bowl or large container overnight (about 8-12 hours). Drain.
• Prepare the mochi maker by filling it with 2 cups of water (there is a separate area for this, right below where the steamer bowl should be placed).
• Fit the bowl and paddle into the machine
• Transfer the drained rice into the steamer bowl.
• Close the lid and press STEAM (takes about 30 minutes, an alarm will go off when it's done)
• When the rice is done steaming, open the lid and sprinkle in the salt. Add the colored water or puree of choice if you want to make colored or different flavored mochi
• Press POUND
• Allow the mochi machine to pound the rice for 15-20 minutes and stop the machine. Pour into a well greased pan.
• Use the mochi dough immediately to shape into desired shape.
• OR, press onto the greased pan and allow to cool. Use scissors or a sharp knife to slice and portion the mochi. Enjoy!

Steps:

• Wrap red bean paste in aluminum foil and place in the freezer for at least 3 hours. Mix sweet rice flour and green tea powder thoroughly in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. Stir in water, then sugar. Mix until smooth. Cover bowl with plastic wrap.
• Cook the rice flour mixture in the microwave for 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Meanwhile, remove red bean paste from the freezer and divide paste into 8 equal balls. Set aside. Stir rice flour mixture and heat for another 15 to 30 seconds.
• Dust work surface with cornstarch. While the mochi is still hot from the microwave, begin rolling balls the size of about 2 tablespoons. Flatten the mochi ball and place 1 frozen red bean paste ball in the center. Pinch the mochi over the red bean paste until the paste is completely covered. Sprinkle with additional cornstarch and place mochi seam side down in a paper muffin liner to prevent sticking. Repeat until all the mochi and red bean paste is used.