Zunda Mochi (Rice Cakes with Sweet Edamame Paste)
Zunda Mochi, with its vibrant yellow-green color that catches the eye, is a traditional Japanese sweet made from edamame. You can enjoy its sweet and unique flavor, along with its smooth, soft, and chewy texture.
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Servings: 2
Equipment
- a mortar and pestle (or a blender)
Ingredients
Zunda paste:
- 5.3 oz fresh edamame or frozen edamame with pods (When using unshelled edamame, use 45% of the weight with pods, which is 2.38 oz (67g) for 2 servings.)
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 ½ Tbsp sugar
- ⅛ tsp salt
Shiratama dango:
- 3.7 oz shiratamako (白玉粉)
- ⅖ cup water
Instructions
- (When using fresh edamame) Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add edamame to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes over medium-low heat until tender. Then, drain in a colander and let cool.(When using frozen edamame) Thaw edamame.
- Remove the beans from the pods and peel off the thin skins covering each bean.
- Mash the edamame beans to a slightly coarse consistency using a mortar and pestle or a blender (you can also mash them completely if you prefer). Mix water, sugar, and salt into the mashed edamame. Zunda paste is ready.
- Put shiratamako in a bowl and knead it while gradually adding water. If the dough doesn't come together, add a small amount of water (about ½ Tbsp) and continue adjusting until the dough forms properly.
- Once the dough reaches a soft, earlobe-like consistency through kneading, shape it into small balls, about 0.7 oz (20g) each, by rolling the dough between your palms. Then, make a small indentation in the center of each dough ball with your finger.
- Fill a pot with plenty of water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add the dough balls and cook them over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until they rise to the surface. After all the dough balls have floated, continue cooking for a few more minutes.
- Fill a bowl with ice water or cold water. Transfer the cooked dough balls to the bowl and let them cool for about 5 minutes.
- Drain the rice dumplings in a colander and serve them in bowls, topped with the zunda paste.
Notes
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. However, it is recommended to enjoy it on the same day it is made, as its texture will deteriorate over time. There are also methods to prevent changes in texture, although they may affect the flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 330kcal
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