Description
A guide to traditional Japanese New Year treats, showcasing their significance and flavors.
Ingredients
- Sweet rice (mochi) – 2 cups
- Red bean paste – 1 cup
- Black sesame seeds – 2 tablespoons
- Matcha powder – 1 tablespoon
- Rice flour – 1 cup
- Water – 1 cup
Instructions
- Soak sweet rice overnight in water.
- Steam the sweet rice for about 30 minutes until cooked.
- Mash the cooked sweet rice until smooth.
- Form small balls from the mashed rice.
- Fill each ball with red bean paste.
- Dust some with black sesame seeds and others with matcha powder.
- Serve on a decorative plate for New Year celebrations.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: traditional japanese new year treats