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Kashiwa Mochi (Japanese Rice Cake with Oak Leaf)
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Kashiwa Mochi (Japanese Rice Cake with Oak Leaf)

Kashiwa mochi are sweet Japanese rice cakes filled with red bean paste and wrapped in an oak leaf for Children's Day or any day!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: desserts, snacks
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4 pieces
Author: Remy

Ingredients

  • 4 kashiwa leaves oak leaves
  • 1/2 cup filtered water
  • anko red bean paste
  • 100 grams joshinko japanese rice flour
  • 1 tbsp organic cane sugar
  • 1 tbsp potato or arrowroot starch

Instructions

  • Prepare your oak leaf by rinsing and patting dry with a paper towel or kitchen linen.
  • Next make your mochi dough by whisking joshinko, sugar and starch. Add your filtered water and using a spatula, mix to create a smooth batter.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for 30 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir. Repeat 2 more times until a dough forms.
  • Sprinkle joshinko onto a cutting board or working surface and gently knead the dough. You can also pound it until it becomes smooth and shiny, and easier to work with.
  • Divide dough into 4 parts and roll into large circles. Take 1-2 tbsp of red bean paste and add it to the center of the circle then seal the edges tightly. Shape into more of a perfect circle once tightly sealed.
  • Wrap with an oak leaf, vein side out and enjoy! They are best enjoyed the same day.