Chinese Brown Sugar Mochi Snack
Chinese Brown Sugar Mochi Snack
Ingredients
For the Mochi Dough
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
For the Brown Sugar Syrup
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup water
For Serving
- 1/4 cup roasted crushed peanuts, optional
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour, cornstarch, and granulated sugar until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Gradually add the water to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously to form a smooth batter. Stir in the vegetable oil.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Pour the mochi batter into a heatproof dish (such as a glass pie plate or an 8x8 inch baking dish). Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap, leaving a small vent for steam to escape, or use a lid if available.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Steam the mochi batter over high heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the dough is translucent and firm to the touch. You can also microwave it on high for 3-5 minutes, stirring halfway through, until cooked.
⏱️ 20 min
- 5
Carefully remove the steamed mochi from the steamer or microwave. Let it cool slightly in the dish for about 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
While the mochi cools, prepare the brown sugar syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the dark brown sugar and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes until the syrup slightly thickens. Remove from heat and let cool.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Lightly oil a clean work surface or a cutting board. Transfer the warm mochi dough onto the oiled surface. Using an oiled spatula or knife, cut the mochi into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Allow the mochi pieces to cool completely at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to an hour. This helps them firm up and become less sticky.
⏱️ 60 min
- 9
Arrange the cooled mochi pieces on a serving plate. Drizzle generously with the prepared brown sugar syrup. If desired, sprinkle with roasted crushed peanuts and toasted sesame seeds.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your Chinese Brown Sugar Mochi Snack!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chinese Brown Sugar Mochi Snack
For the Mochi Dough
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
For the Brown Sugar Syrup
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup water
For Serving
- 1/4 cup roasted crushed peanuts, optional
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour, cornstarch, and granulated sugar until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Gradually add the water to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously to form a smooth batter. Stir in the vegetable oil.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Pour the mochi batter into a heatproof dish (such as a glass pie plate or an 8x8 inch baking dish). Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap, leaving a small vent for steam to escape, or use a lid if available.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Steam the mochi batter over high heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the dough is translucent and firm to the touch. You can also microwave it on high for 3-5 minutes, stirring halfway through, until cooked.
⏱️ 20 min - 5
Carefully remove the steamed mochi from the steamer or microwave. Let it cool slightly in the dish for about 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
While the mochi cools, prepare the brown sugar syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the dark brown sugar and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes until the syrup slightly thickens. Remove from heat and let cool.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Lightly oil a clean work surface or a cutting board. Transfer the warm mochi dough onto the oiled surface. Using an oiled spatula or knife, cut the mochi into bite-sized pieces, about 1-inch cubes.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Allow the mochi pieces to cool completely at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to an hour. This helps them firm up and become less sticky.
⏱️ 60 min - 9
Arrange the cooled mochi pieces on a serving plate. Drizzle generously with the prepared brown sugar syrup. If desired, sprinkle with roasted crushed peanuts and toasted sesame seeds.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your Chinese Brown Sugar Mochi Snack!
⏱️ 1 min