Japanese Green Tea Mochi with Red Bean Center

Name: Japanese Green Tea Mochi with Red Bean Center
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 pieces
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: Glutinous rice flour; Water; Sugar; Matcha green tea powder; Sweet red bean paste (anko); Powdered sugar; Cornstarch or potato starch

Delicate and chewy mochi bursting with a sweet red bean core

Enjoy a traditional Japanese dessert that pairs the earthy flavor of matcha with a sweet, creamy red bean filling.

1 h 30 min
12 pieces
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Mochi Dough

Glutinous rice flour

1 cup

Water

3/4 cup

Sugar

1/4 cup

Matcha green tea powder

2 tsp, sifted

For the Red Bean Filling

Sweet red bean paste (anko)

1 cup

Powdered sugar

1/4 cup

For the Dusting

Cornstarch or potato starch

1/2 cup

Preparation

Preparing the Red Bean Filling

Combine Ingredients

Mix the sweet red bean paste with powdered sugar until well combined.

Portion the Filling

Divide the paste into 12 equal portions and roll them into balls.

Chill

Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate.

Preparing the Mochi Dough

Mix Ingredients

Whisk together glutinous rice flour, water, sugar, and sifted matcha powder until smooth.

Sift the matcha powder to ensure a smooth and vibrant green mochi dough.

First Microwave

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a small opening for steam, and microwave on high for 2 minutes.

Be careful when handling hot mochi dough to avoid burns.

Second Microwave

Stir the dough, re-cover, and microwave for another minute until it becomes translucent.

Cooking Process

Shaping the Mochi

Allow the dough to cool slightly, then dust a work surface with starch and knead the dough lightly.

Filling the Mochi

Flatten each portion of dough into a disc, then place a red bean filling ball in the center. Gently wrap the dough around the filling, pinching edges to seal.

Final Coating

Roll each mochi ball in the extra starch to prevent sticking.

Plating & Serving