Matcha Green Tea Mochi

Ingredients

• 1 cup Glutinous rice flour (Mochiko)
• 1 tablespoon Matcha powder
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup Water
• 0.5 cup Cornstarch or Potato starch
• 0.5 cup Sweet red bean paste (Anko)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a microwave-safe glass bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour, matcha powder, and sugar until well combined.

2. 2

   Gradually add the water while whisking to ensure there are no lumps in the batter.

3. 3

   Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir the mixture with a wet spatula.

4. 4

   Cover and microwave for another 1 minute. The mixture should become translucent and very sticky. If it is still opaque, microwave for an additional 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Generously dust a clean work surface with cornstarch. Transfer the hot mochi dough onto the starch.

6. 6

   Dust the top of the dough with more starch and flatten it into a rectangle or circle.

7. 7

   Once cool enough to handle, cut the dough into 8 equal pieces.

8. 8

   Optional: Place a small ball of red bean paste in the center of each piece, pinch the edges together to seal, and roll into a ball.

9. 9

   Brush off excess starch and serve at room temperature.