Saturday, October 6, 2012

Mochi ice cream: The best desert!!


The history of ice cream would be no history without mochi ice cream. Mochi ice cream is a tasty, light ice cream surrounded by a layer of rice dough (made from sticky rice). It is an international favorite!
Mochi ice cream is a small, round dessert ball consisting of a soft, pounded sticky rice cake (mochi) on the outside and an ice cream filling on the inside. It is then dusted with corn starch. They are usually sold in packs of six and can be quite expensive. There are many flavors to choose from, but the most popular are green tea (matcha), vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and red bean (azuki).
More recently, a modification of the mochi has been introduced. Instead of using ice cream, gelato has replaced it as the new filling. The term coined for it is “Mochilato”. They are richer in flavor and creamier in texture. These can be found at restaurants with its namesake, located around Southern California.
Here is how to make this delicious and famous ice cream. Enjoy!
Instructions
1.        
o    1
Soften the ice cream, scoop into 10 round balls, and refreeze until hard.
o    2
Combine glutinous rice flour and water in a glass bowl. Mix well to paste, then add sugar and vanilla, mix until dissolved.
o    3
Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 2 minutes. It will be half cooked. Remove and stir well while it's hot.
o    4
Cover and return to microwave for 30 seconds. Stir well.
o    5
Place plastic wrap over a cutting board. Dust generously with corn flour (this is a must).
o    6
Wait for dough to cool. Place onto board and divide into 10 pieces.
o    7
Flatten dough with your palm. Wrap each piece of dough around an ice cream ball and refreeze in an airtight container.

Simple and very easy, it will only take minutes. 
Until next time and stay tuned for more exciting new posts on Japanese foods 

Source
Mochi Ice Cream Recipe

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