World Flavors Cookbook

Daifuku Mochi (Red Bean Rice Cake)

Soft, chewy rice cakes made from glutinous rice flour, stuffed with a sweet and smooth red bean paste (anko).

Cuisine: Japan

Ingredients

• 1 cup Shiratamako (glutinous rice flour)
• 1/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup Anko (sweet red bean paste)
• Cornstarch for dusting

Instructions

1. Mix rice flour, sugar, and water in a microwave-safe bowl.
2. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes. Stir. Microwave another 1 minute until translucent and sticky.
3. Dust a surface generously with cornstarch. Place the hot mochi on it.
4. Divide mochi into 8 pieces. Flatten into discs, place a ball of anko in the center.
5. Pinch the mochi closed and shape into a smooth ball.