Microwave Mochi

Ingredients

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• 1 cup sweetened red bean paste
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• 1 cup glutinous rice flour
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• 1 teaspoon green tea powder (matcha)
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• 1 cup water
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• ¼ cup white sugar
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• ½ cup cornstarch, for rolling out the dough
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Instructions

1. 1
   Gather all ingredients.Will Dickey / Food Styling: Sally McKay / Prop styling: Phoebe Hauser
2. 2
   Wrap red bean paste in aluminum foil and place in the freezer until solid, at least 1 hour.
3. 3
   Mix glutinous rice flour and green tea powder thoroughly in a microwave-safe bowl.
4. 4
   Stir in water, then sugar; mix until smooth.
5. 5
   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for 3 minutes 30 seconds.
6. 6
   Meanwhile, remove red bean paste from the freezer and divide into 8 equal balls. Set aside.
7. 7
   Remove rice flour mixture from the microwave. Stir and heat, covered, for another 15 to 30 seconds.
8. 8
   Dust a work surface with cornstarch. Roll about 2 tablespoons of hot rice flour mixture into a ball. Flatten the ball and place one ball of frozen red bean paste in the center. Pinch and press the dough around the bean paste until completely covered.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with additional cornstarch and place mochi, seam-side down, in a paper muffin liner to prevent sticking.
10. 10
    Repeat Step 6 to make remaining mochi.
11. 11
    Enjoy!