Easy Mochi

1 . Stage

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Wrap red bean paste in aluminum foil and place in the freezer until solid, at least 1 hour. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Mix glutinous rice flour and green tea powder thoroughly in a microwave-safe bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

Stir in water, then sugar; mix until smooth. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for 3 minutes 30 seconds.

6 . Stage

Meanwhile, remove red bean paste from the freezer and divide into 8 equal balls. Set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

7 . Stage

Remove rice flour mixture from the microwave. Stir and heat, covered, for another 15 to 30 seconds. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

8 . Stage

Dust a work surface with cornstarch. Roll about 2 tablespoons of hot rice flour mixture into a ball. Flatten the ball and place one ball of frozen red bean paste in the center. Pinch and press the dough around the bean paste until completely covered. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

9 . Stage

Sprinkle with additional cornstarch and place mochi, seam-side down, in a paper muffin liner to prevent sticking. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

10 . Stage

Repeat Step 6 to make remaining mochi.

11 . Stage

Enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS