Mochi Granita

Mochi Granita is a refreshing Japanese dessert that combines the delightful chewiness of mochi with the icy texture of granita, offering a unique and satisfying treat. This dessert is perfect for warm days, providing a sweet and cool balance with flavors of matcha and red bean.

Ingredients

• Glutinous rice flour - 100 grams
• Water - 200 milliliters
• Sugar - 50 grams
• Matcha powder - 2 teaspoons
• Red bean paste - 100 grams
• Salt - a pinch
• Cornstarch - for dusting
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix glutinous rice flour, water, sugar, and salt until smooth to create the mochi mixture.
2. Pour the mixture into a microwave-safe dish and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, remove, stir, and microwave again for another 2 minutes until the mixture becomes translucent.
3. Dust a clean surface with cornstarch, then pour the mochi mixture onto it. Let it cool for a few minutes, then knead gently and flatten it into a rectangular shape about 1 cm thick.
4. Cut the mochi into small squares or circles and set aside.
5. In another bowl, mix the remaining water, matcha powder, and lemon juice to create the granita base.
6. Pour the matcha mixture into a shallow dish and freeze for about 1 hour, then scrape the surface with a fork to create a granita texture. Repeat freezing and scraping every 30 minutes until the granita is fluffy and icy.
7. To serve, place the mochi pieces in a bowl and top with the matcha granita. Add dollops of red bean paste on top for sweetness.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 48 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 5 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 1 g
• Saturated Fat: 0 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Contains antioxidants from matcha which may improve health and reduce oxidative stress.
• Glutinous rice provides a good source of carbohydrates for energy.

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