Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 pint chocolate ice cream
Special equipment needed:
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Whisk
- Plastic wrap
- Ice cream scoop
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
2. Gradually add water to the mixture, whisking until smooth.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
4. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir the mixture with a whisk.
5. Cover the bowl again with plastic wrap and microwave for another 2 minutes.
6. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir the mixture with a whisk until it forms a smooth dough.
7. Transfer the dough to a work surface dusted with glutinous rice flour.
8. Roll the dough into a log and cut it into 12 equal pieces.
9. Flatten each piece of dough into a circle and place a small scoop of chocolate ice cream in the center.
10. Wrap the dough around the ice cream, pinching the edges to seal.
11. Place the mochi ice cream balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
12. Freeze the mochi ice cream balls for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 4 minutes
Freezing time: 2 hours
Temperature:
Microwave on high
Serving size:
12 mochi ice cream balls
Nutritional information:
Calories: 120
Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Protein: 2g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Regular rice flour can be used instead of glutinous rice flour, but the texture will be different.
- Vanilla ice cream can be used instead of chocolate ice cream.
Variations:
- Matcha powder can be used instead of cocoa powder for a green tea flavor.
- Strawberry or mango ice cream can be used instead of chocolate ice cream for a fruity twist.
Tips and tricks:
- Dust your work surface with glutinous rice flour to prevent the dough from sticking.
- Use an ice cream scoop to portion the ice cream for even-sized mochi balls.
- Wet your hands with water before handling the mochi dough to prevent sticking.
Storage instructions:
Store the mochi ice cream balls in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
Reheating instructions:
Let the mochi ice cream balls sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange the mochi ice cream balls on a platter and garnish with fresh fruit or chocolate sauce.
Garnishes:
Fresh fruit, chocolate sauce, whipped cream
Pairings:
Green tea, coffee, hot chocolate
Suggested side dishes:
None
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dough is too sticky, dust your hands with glutinous rice flour.
- If the mochi ice cream balls are too hard, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use microwave-safe bowls and plastic wrap.
- Store the mochi ice cream balls in an airtight container in the freezer to prevent freezer burn.
Food history:
Mochi ice cream originated in Japan in the 1980s and has since become a popular dessert around the world.
Flavor profiles:
Sweet, chocolatey, chewy
Serving suggestions:
Serve the mochi ice cream balls as a dessert or snack.
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Region: Japanese
Taste: Rich, Sweet, Chocolatey, Chewy, Creamy