Sweet Red Bean Mochi Dessert
Sweet Red Bean Mochi is a delightful Japanese dessert featuring a chewy exterior filled with sweet, rich red beans. Each bite offers a nostalgic taste of Japan, perfect for sharing at gatherings or indulging solo. This easy-to-make treat not only delights the palate but also impresses with its stunning pastel colors, making it a fantastic addition to any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 1 cup glutinous rice flour (mochiko)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sweet red beans (adzuki beans), cooked and mashed
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk (for filling)
Instructions
- Prepare sweet red beans by rinsing dried ones and boiling until soft (about an hour) or draining canned beans.
- For the filling, mash cooked red beans with sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth. Let cool.
- In a bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and sugar. Gradually add water while stirring until smooth.
- Steam the mochi mixture in a heat-proof dish lined with parchment for 20-25 minutes until sticky and translucent.
- Once slightly cooled, sprinkle cornstarch on your work surface. Flatten pieces of dough, place red bean filling in the center, and seal them into balls.
- Dust off excess cornstarch before serving. Enjoy fresh or stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mochi ball (30g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg