Mochi

Ingredients

• •1 teaspoon Salt
• •0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• •2 tablespoons Olive oil
• •3 cloves Garlic
• •1 medium Onion

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook mochigome (sweet rice flour) in steamer for 20 minutes, stirring halfway.

2. 2

   Transfer to a wooden board. Sprinkle with potato starch to prevent sticking.

3. 3

   Knead with a paddle until smooth and elastic. Add water if too dry.

4. 4

   Divide into portions. Flatten and add anko or fruit filling.

5. 5

   Wrap and seal. Dust with more potato starch.

6. 6

   Best eaten same day. Store in airtight container with cornstarch.

   💡 Work quickly - mochi hardens as it cools.