Yomogi Mochi (Japanese Mugwort Rice Cake with Adzuki Bean Paste) ☆ よもぎ餅の作り方

By Peaceful Cuisine · 120 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Wash the mugwort, then boil it for about 30 seconds in hot salted water and soak it in cold water.
2. Squeeze out the water and roughly chop the mugwort. Set aside.
3. Bring the adzuki beans to a boil in a saucepan, then drain. Add 600 ml water and simmer for 40 to 60 minutes.
4. Add the beet sugar and salt and boil until the paste reaches a suitable firm texture.
5. Soak the sticky rice for at least 8 hours, then steam it for about 30 minutes.
6. Put the hot sticky rice and mugwort in a stand mixer bowl and pound for about 10 minutes.
7. Divide the mochi into equal 50 g pieces (about 15).
8. Wrap each piece around a portion of adzuki paste and shape it into a round.

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