Chewy Green Apple Mochi Recipe | Easy Japanese Dessert with a Fruity Twist

sweet rice flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs, while all-purpose flour is more accessible.

green apple

🥗Healthier: pear

💰Cheaper: regular apple

Pears offer similar sweetness, while regular apples are often less expensive.

red bean paste

🥗Healthier: chocolate spread

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Chocolate spread provides a sweet alternative, while peanut butter is budget-friendly.

Combine glutinous flour, sugar, and neutral oil in a bowl until smooth.

Add food coloring to the mixture for desired hue.

Steam the mixture in a bamboo steamer for about 20 minutes until translucent.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before handling.

Dust a clean surface with extra cornstarch to prevent sticking.

Transfer the mochi to the dusted surface and knead gently.

Divide the mochi into equal portions and flatten each piece.

Prepare the apple filling by mixing chopped granny smith apples with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon powder if using.

Place a small amount of the apple filling in the center of each flattened mochi.

Wrap the mochi around the filling and pinch to seal.

Shape into balls or discs as desired.

Dust with more cornstarch to prevent sticking before serving.

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