Description
Matcha mochi bites blend Japanese culinary artistry with irresistible texture, combining green tea’s earthy notes and glutinous rice flour’s delicate chewiness. Sweet and subtle, these delightful treats invite you to savor a moment of pure, delicate indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 125 grams (4.4 ounces) glutinous rice flour
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) whole milk
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) honey
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Ingredients:
- 2 squares dark chocolate
Instructions
- Arrange the oven rack in the middle position and warm the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Thoroughly coat 6 muffin tin cavities with softened butter, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine glutinous rice flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt using a whisk until uniform.
- Create a separate mixing vessel and vigorously blend milk, egg, honey, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and integrated.
- Gradually pour dry ingredients into wet mixture, whisking continuously to create a silky, syrup-like batter with no visible lumps.
- If batter seems too thick, incrementally introduce milk until achieving a fluid yet substantial consistency.
- Carefully distribute the verdant matcha mixture evenly across prepared muffin cavities, filling each approximately two-thirds full.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a slightly golden surface and firm texture.
- Remove from oven and allow mochi bites to rest in the tin for 10 minutes, during which they will gently deflate and settle.
- Delicately transfer mochi bites to a cooling rack, permitting complete temperature reduction.
- For enhanced presentation, consider dusting with powdered sugar or drizzling with melted chocolate before serving.
- Preserve remaining mochi bites in an airtight container at room temperature, consuming within 2-3 days for optimal freshness and texture.
Notes
- Matcha magic transforms ordinary mochi into a delightful, chewy treat bursting with green tea flavor.
- Precise measurements and whisking ensure a smooth, syrup-like batter that guarantees perfect texture every time.
- Gentle baking creates a golden top while maintaining the signature soft, bouncy mochi consistency.
- Room temperature ingredients blend seamlessly, preventing lumps and creating a uniform mixture.
- Cooling time is crucial – expect slight sinking as the mochi settles, which is totally normal and part of its charm.
- Versatile serving options like chocolate drizzle or powdered sugar allow for creative personal touches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg