Mame Daifuku

Mame Daifuku is a delightful Japanese snack that combines soft, chewy mochi with the nutty flavor of adzuki beans. This vegan treat is perfect for a light dessert or snack, offering a satisfying balance of sweetness and texture.

Ingredients

• Glutinous rice flour - 100 grams
• Water - 150 ml
• Sugar - 30 grams
• Cooked adzuki beans - 100 grams
• Maple syrup - 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch - 30 grams (for dusting)
• Salt - a pinch

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix glutinous rice flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
2. Gradually add water to the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
3. Transfer the mixture to a microwave-safe bowl and cover it with a damp cloth.
4. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, stir, then microwave for an additional 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes sticky and translucent.
5. Let it cool slightly before dusting your work surface with cornstarch.
6. Turn the mochi mixture onto the cornstarch-dusted surface and flatten it out to about 1 cm thick.
7. Cut the mochi into squares or circles, depending on your preference.
8. In a separate bowl, mash the cooked adzuki beans with maple syrup until smooth.
9. Take a piece of mochi, flatten it slightly, and place a spoonful of the adzuki bean mixture in the center.
10. Fold the mochi over the filling and pinch to seal, shaping it into a ball or disc.
11. Repeat with the remaining mochi and filling.
12. Dust the finished Mame Daifuku with additional cornstarch to prevent sticking.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 36 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 5 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 1 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber from adzuki beans, promoting digestive health.
• Gluten-free and suitable for vegan diets.

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