Green Tea Mochi Recipe

For the green tea mochi dough

• To prepare the green tea mochi dough start mixing together all the dry ingredients and stir with a fork, until well incorporated.
• Add the warm water and the food colouring, then mix to a dough. If it is too crumbly, add more water.
• Set aside and cover with a damp cloth.

For the green tea mochi filling

• Heat the beans, green tea powder and sugar in a pan and mix well.
• Cook gently for about 15 minutes until the beans begin to break down.
• Mash the mixture and stir in the honey.
• Place in a bowl, cool then chill.
• Tear off tablespoon-sized portions of dough and shape into small, rounded discs with damp hands.
• Spoon the bean paste into a small piping bag.
• Squeeze a thumb-sized amount of paste into the centre of each disc, then bring the sides of the disc up and pinch it together around the paste.
• Place the balls on non-stick baking paper sprinkled with cornflour.
• Place a few balls at a time in the top of a steamer - don't let them to touch each other or they will stick together.
• Steam for 15-20 minutes until translucent, and very sticky and soft.
• Use a spoon to scoop the green tea mochi balls out and roll in cornflour to coat.
• Leave the green tea mochi to cool, serve and enjoy.