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Japanese Sweet Rice Dumplings Recipe

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Description

Japanese sweet rice dumplings or mochi is a popular Japanese dessert made from glutinous rice flour. It has a soft, chewy texture and a sweet flavor that is perfect for any occasion. This traditional Japanese dessert is also commonly served during the Japanese New Year or mochitsuki. It is a simple and delicious dessert that can be enjoyed by everyone.

Prep Time

Preparing the ingredients for Japanese sweet rice dumplings takes about 30 minutes.

Cook Time

Cooking the dumplings takes about 10-15 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup glutinous rice flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • Potato starch or cornstarch for dusting
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • Red bean paste or ice cream for filling (optional)

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Small saucepan
  • Steamer basket or bamboo steamer

Method

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water. Mix until well combined and smooth. If you want to add food coloring, add a few drops and mix well.
  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until smooth. Cover the bowl again and microwave for another 1 minute.
  4. Remove from the microwave and stir until the mixture becomes sticky and translucent.
  5. Dust a clean work surface with potato starch or cornstarch.
  6. Scoop the mochi mixture onto the starched surface and knead it until smooth and elastic.
  7. Divide the mochi into small pieces and shape them into balls or flat circles.
  8. If you want to fill the dumplings, add a small amount of red bean paste or ice cream in the center of each mochi piece.
  9. Fold the mochi over the filling and pinch the edges together to seal.
  10. Place the dumplings in a steamer basket or bamboo steamer and steam over high heat for 10-15 minutes or until cooked through.
  11. Remove from the steamer and allow to cool before serving.

Notes

It is important to use glutinous rice flour for this recipe as regular rice flour will not work. You can find glutinous rice flour at most Asian grocery stores. If the dough becomes too sticky, dust your hands with potato starch or cornstarch. You can also dust the dumplings with potato starch or cornstarch to prevent them from sticking together.

Nutrition Info

One dumpling (without filling) contains approximately:
  • Calories: 50
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fat: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 0mg

Recipe Tips

You can experiment with different fillings for the dumplings such as chocolate, fruit, or peanut butter. To make the dumplings more festive, you can add food coloring to the dough. Green for St. Patrick’s Day, pink for Valentine’s Day, and red for Christmas.

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