Japanese Matcha Green Tea Mochi

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 200 g glutinous rice
• 300ml water
• 30 g sugar
• 30 ml vegetable oil
• 30 ml corn flour
• 5 ml vanilla extract
• 30 ml match a polvo

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Wash the glutinous rice until the water runs clear.
2. In a large bowl, mix the rice with the water and let it rest for 30 minutes.
3. Heat a pot over medium heat, add the vegetable oil, and cook the rice for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until it becomes aromatic.
4. Add the sugar, corn flour, and vanilla extract, and continue cooking until the rice is soft and glossy.
5. In another bowl, mix the matcha with a little water until you obtain a smooth, homogeneous paste.
6. Gently fold the matcha paste into the cooked rice, ensuring even distribution.
7. Use a spoon to form mochi balls on a floured surface, allowing them to cool slightly before serving.