Green Tea Mochi Ice Cream

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I've had mochi many times in restaurants and have always been fascinated by its unique combination of taste and texture; but I had absolutely no clue how it was done. I basically still don't, but regardless, this was my first attempt and I look forward to lots of criticism.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings

Ingredients

  • 10 small scoops vanilla ice cream

  • ½ cup sweet rice flour

  • ½ cup cold water

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon green tea powder (matcha)

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch, or as needed

Directions

  1. Remove and discard the top half of a cardboard egg carton. Line 10 of the cups in the bottom half of the egg carton with plastic wrap.

  2. Scoop ice cream into 10 prepared egg carton cups. Cover scoops with plastic wrap and freeze until very firm, at least 2 hours.

  3. Stir rice flour, water, and salt together in a microwave-safe bowl; add sugar and stir until completely smooth. Whisk green tea powder into rice flour mixture.

  4. Cover the rice flour mixture bowl with plastic wrap; microwave for 2 minutes. Stir rice flour mixture, re-cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and microwave until mochi dough is thick and sticky, about 1 1/2 minutes more.

  5. Lightly dust a work surface with cornstarch. Turn mochi dough out on prepared work surface. Roll dough into a 1/8-inch thick rectangle; cut dough into 10 equal squares.

  6. Remove ice cream balls from plastic wrap. Place 1 ice cream ball in the center of 1 mochi dough square. Gather mochi dough together to cover the ice cream ball completely, pinch the edges together at the base, and cut off any excess dough. Repeat with remaining ice cream and dough squares.

  7. Tightly cover each mochi ball in plastic wrap and place in egg carton, seam-side down. Freeze until firm, about 2 hours.

    close up view of a piece of Green Tea Mochi Ice Cream with fresh mint in a glass
    Chef John

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

83 Calories
2g Fat
15g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 83
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 33mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 1g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 45mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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