Peanut Mochi Sprinkled With Coconut Powder
I have made different variations of mochi, from red bean to taro and strawberry mochi. Now, I created a different take on this Japanese treat by filling it with peanuts, black sesame seeds, sugar, and coconut. It is soft and chewy on the outside and crunchy and nutty on the inside - an irresistible combination of contrasting textures!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 150 g glutinous rice flour
- 30 g corn starch
- 30 g white sugar
- 210 ml milk
- 30 g oil
- 100 g cooked peanuts
- 40 g black sesame seeds
- 30 g white sugar
- 30 g coconut (powder, shredded, or flakes)
- Coconut coating (powder, shredded, or flakes)
- Optional garnish (mint leaves)
Instructions
- 1
In a steamer-safe bowl, mix the glutinous rice flour, sugar, corn starch, milk, and corn oil. Make sure there are no lumps left in the mixture.
- 2
Transfer the bowl to a steamer. Before steaming, you can also cover the bowl with a plastic wrap with tiny holes to prevent moisture from dripping in the bowl.
- 3
Steam for 30 minutes and allow it to cool down for kneading. Alternatively, cook this mixture in a non-stick pan until it solidifies and becomes pliable for kneading.
- 4
Once it is cool enough to touch for kneading, knead and stretch for about 5 minutes or more for that perfect elasticity. It should stretch without breaking.
- 5
Roll the dough into a log.
- 6
Divide it into about 1-inch equal portions using a dough cutter or knife. Set aside.
- 7
For the peanut filling, combine cooked peanuts, toasted black sesame seeds, sugar, and coconut. Mix everything well in a bowl.
- 8
Take a dough portion and flatten it into a thick circular wrapper.
- 9
Place about a tablespoon of filling in the center of the wrapper.
- 10
Seal the wrapper by pinching the edges together. This should form a smooth mochi ball.
- 11
Place coconut powder or flakes in a bowl and evenly coat the entire surface of the mochi ball.
- 12
Place your mochi on your serving place and decorate it with a garnish if you prefer.