Fresh & Sweet Japanese Zunda Mochi

Ingredients

For the Mochi

• 1 cup glutinous rice flour
• ¾ cup water
• 2 tbsp sugar

For the Zunda Paste

• 1 cup edamame (green soybeans)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• A pinch of salt
• 2–3 tbsp water

Steps

• Boil the edamame until soft, then remove the skins.
• Blend the edamame with sugar, salt, and water until a slightly chunky paste forms.
• Mix glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water in a bowl until smooth.
• Cook the mochi mixture until thick and sticky.
• Shape the mochi into small round balls.
• Top or coat the mochi with the fresh zunda paste and serve.

Time

• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• Cooking Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes