Apricot Mochi Recipes

APRICOT MOCHI

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except katakuiko and mix thoroughly with whisk or spoon.
• pour into a 9x13" greased pan.
• Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350F for 55 minutes.
• Cool with cover on for 15 minutes.
• Remove Foil and cool for several hours before cutting with a plastic knife.
• Coat with potato starch.

GREEN TEA MOCHI

Steps:

• Combine mochiko, sugar, gelatin, and maccha in a large bowl and mix.
• Add Milk Green Tea and water, and mix througly with whisk or spoon. (Note: If a can of Milk Green Tea cannot be found, substitute 6oz of "Tazo Matcha with Honeydew Liquid Tea" and 6oz of milk).
• Pour into a 9x13" greased pan.
• Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350F for 55 minutes.
• Cool with cover on for 15 minutes.
• Remove Foil and cool for several hours before cutting.
• Cut out outer hardened portion of the mochi, and then cut into 32 squares.
• Optional step: Place 1/2 teaspoon of red bean paste in the middle of each square, fold square into triangle and press on the sides.
• Optional step: To improve presentation and add a bit of taste, soak 32 Oak or Sakura leaves in water, drain, and wrap around mochi pieces (dull side facing outside).

MOCHI PANCAKES RECIPE

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients in a bowl to a smooth batter except maple syrup.
• Heat a nonstick pan. Pour ladleful of batter in and cook for few seconds till bubbles appear on the top of pancakes.
• Flip over and cook for few seconds.
• Serve with maple syrup or honey.