herbivore whore

Green Tea Mochi.  Naturally herbivore-whore friendly and gluten free (but make sure to read all the labels to make sure).  No substitution needed.  Awesome.

Yields approximately 4 large mochi 

Ingredients

1 cup of glutinous rice flour

2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp green tea powder

2/3 c water

red bean paste

cornstarch

Directions

- Roll red bean paste into balls no larger than 1 inch in diameter.  Set aside.

- In a microwave safe mowl, mix together glutinous rice flour, sugar, green tea powder, and water.

- Microwave mixture on high for 2 minutes.  Remove and stir.  Return to microwave for approximately 40 seconds to 1 minute.  It should be smooth and sticky.  

- Dust a working surface and your hands with cornstarch.  

- Scoop up about 1/4 of the dough and flatten while it is still hot.  Be careful to not burn your hands.  Place a ball of red bean paste filling in the center, and wrap the dough around the filling and pinch the edges together to seal.  Try to shape the dough into a smooth round ball.  

- Serve on tea plate or in cute little cupcake holders.