Gluten-Free Kawaii-inspired Mochi
A delightful and cute dessert that is gluten-free and inspired by kawaii culture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sweet red bean paste
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and sugar.
- Add water gradually and mix until smooth.
- If desired, divide the mixture and add food coloring to create pastel colors.
- Steam the mixture for about 20 minutes until it becomes sticky and translucent.
- Let it cool slightly, then knead the dough on a cornstarch-dusted surface.
- Divide the dough into small pieces and flatten each piece.
- Place a small amount of sweet red bean paste in the center and fold the dough over to seal.
- Shape into cute forms as desired.
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Notes
- Make sure to use gluten-free glutinous rice flour.
- Experiment with different colors and shapes for a fun presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg