Matcha Mochi Ice Cream

A recipe for a Japanese sweet treat made with matcha ice cream, wrapped in a thin mochi skin.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Japanese

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 3

Freezing Time 6

Total Time 33

Servings

Calories 54kcal

6 small balls matcha ice cream, appx 30g each portioned out and frozen
70 g mochiko glutinous rice flour
100 g water
15 g granulated sugar
30 g roasted soy bean powder (kinako) or cooked glutinous rice flour (koh fun) for dusting

In a shallow bowl, combine mochiko glutinous rice flour, water, and sugar. Stir to combine. Cover.
Microwave for 2-3 minutes in 1 minute intervals. Stop and stir the mixture after each minute.
Mochi dough will be translucent when fully cooked.
Divide dough into 6 equal portions.
Use a rolling pin dusted with soy bean powder or cooked glutinous rice flour (koh fun) to roll out and flatten into a round circle.
Let the dough cool a little bit.
Remove a pre-portioned scoop of matcha ice cream and place it in the centre of the mochi dough, and quickly pinch the seams together. Remember to work quickly.
Dust with additional powder and place it right back into the freezer. Repeat with the remainder.
Freeze until solid, about 4-6 hours.
To serve, bring to room temperature for about 15 mins.

Important to work very quickly as the ice cream will melt.

Matcha mochi ice cream can be kept frozen for up to 3 months in an airtight container.