Created by Great Rise Team

FOR THE MATCHA MOCHI DOUGH
- To prepare the green tea mochi dough start mixing together all the dry ingredients and stir with a fork, until well incorporated.
- Add the warm water and the food colouring, then mix to a dough. If it is too crumbly, add more water.
- Set aside and cover with a damp cloth.
FOR THE MATCHA MOCHI FILLING
- Heat the beans, matcha green tea powder and sugar in a pan and mix well.
- Cook gently for about 15 minutes until the beans begin to break down.
- Mash the mixture and stir in the honey.
- Place in a bowl, cool then chill.
- Tear off tablespoon-sized portions of dough and shape into small, rounded discs with damp hands.
- Spoon the bean paste into a small piping bag.
- Squeeze a thumb-sized amount of paste into the centre of each disc, then bring the sides of the disc up and pinch it together around the paste.
- Place the balls on non-stick baking paper sprinkled with cornflour.
- Place a few balls at a time in the top of a steamer – don’t let them to touch each other or they willstick together.
- Steam for 15-20 minutes until translucent, and very sticky and soft.
- Use a spoon to scoop the green tea mochi balls out and roll in cornflour to coat.
- Leave the matcha green tea mochi to cool, serve and enjoy!