Home-Making Mochi Ice Cream

Mochi ice cream is a type of Japanese confectionery made from glutinous rice dough (mochi) that is filled with ice cream.

How To Make

To make mochi ice cream at home, you will need:

• 1 cup glutinous rice flour (also called sweet rice flour)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• Ice cream of your choice (flavor and quantity can vary)

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and sugar. Slowly add in the water, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Once the pan is hot, pour the mixture into the pan and stir constantly until it forms a dough.
3. Once the dough is formed, remove it from the heat and knead it until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Roll the dough into small balls (about the size of a ping pong ball) and press a small indentation into the center of each ball.
5. Fill the indentation with a small scoop of ice cream, making sure to completely cover the ice cream with the dough.
6. Place the mochi ice cream balls on a sheet of parchment paper and place them in the freezer until they are frozen and firm.
7. Serve and enjoy!

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Serve

Mochi ice cream can be served in a variety of ways. Here are a few options:

1. Directly from the freezer: Simply take the mochi ice cream balls out of the freezer and enjoy them as they are. The chewy texture of the mochi will be at its best when it’s cold and firm.
2. Room temperature: If you prefer your mochi ice cream to be softer, you can take it out of the freezer for a few minutes before eating. The mochi will become softer and more pliable as it warms up.
3. Dusted with powder: You can sprinkle some corn starch, potato starch, or sweetened soy flour on the mochi ice cream balls before serving to give them a light, powdery coating. This will make them easier to handle and will add a subtle sweetness to the overall taste.
4. Garnished with toppings: You can garnish your mochi ice cream with a variety of toppings such as chopped nuts, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, or fruit syrups.
5. In a bowl: You can also serve it in a bowl with some warm sweet red bean soup or fruit syrups.

Overall, the possibilities are endless and you can serve it in the way that you like.