Japanese Sweet Rice Balls with Red Bean Paste
Chewy mochi rice balls filled with sweet red bean paste, wrapped in a strip of nori for a classic Japanese treat. Perfect for a snack or dessert.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Rinse the 1 cup sweet rice until water runs clear, then soak in water for 30 minutes. Drain well.
Step 2
In a rice cooker or pot, combine the drained rice and 1.25 cups water. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.
Step 3
While rice is still warm, mash it with a wooden spoon or pestle until sticky and smooth. Stir in the 2 tbsp sugar until dissolved.
Step 4
With wet hands, take about 2 tbsp of the rice mixture, flatten it, and place 1 tsp of red bean paste in the center. Shape into a ball, sealing the paste inside. Repeat with remaining rice and paste.
Step 5
Cut the 2 nori sheets into 1-inch wide strips. Wrap one strip around each rice ball, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 6
Serve at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy within a day for best texture.
Tools you’ll need
- Rice cooker or pot
- Wooden spoon or pestle
- Small bowl of water for wetting hands
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