Description
A detailed recipe for traditional Japanese desserts featuring precise measurements and advanced techniques.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups glutinous rice flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup red bean paste
- 1/4 cup potato starch
- 1/2 cup matcha powder (optional)
Instructions
- Combine glutinous rice flour and water in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add sugar and mix thoroughly.
- Transfer mixture to a steamer-proof dish.
- Steam for 20 minutes or until firm.
- Allow to cool, then knead with potato starch to prevent sticking.
- Divide the dough into small portions.
- Flatten each portion and place a small amount of red bean paste in the center.
- Wrap the dough around the filling and shape into a ball.
- If using matcha, dust the finished balls with matcha powder before serving.
- Serve on a decorative plate.
Notes
- Use a bamboo steamer for even cooking.
- Adjust sugar level to taste.
- Experiment with different fillings like fruit or chocolate.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: japanese food recipes desserts