Or if you end up making a big batch of homemade red bean paste (Anko), you can enjoy Zenzai any time! I keep mine frozen all the time and make various Japanese sweets such as Dorayaki, Daifuku, or Dango. You just need to remember they tend to be a bit sweeter than your homemade version, so you might need to adjust the sweetness. If you want to make Zenzai as quickly as possible, there is even a faster way.
#RED BEAN MOCHI HOW TO#
You don’t have a pressure cooker? No worries, I’ll show you how to make it in a traditional method! Method 3: Use Red Bean Paste Compared to the stovetop method, pressure cooking really cuts down my time in the kitchen and it’s been a lifesaver! I can do other chores while preparing my favorite, delicious red bean soup! Method 2: Cook in a Pot over Stovetop I love my Instant Pots (I have two models this and this ) and make this recipe all year round using them. I have an Instant Pot, so here I share how to make the delicious red bean soup using uncooked azuki beans in exactly one hour! If you have a pressure cooker, you can make Zenzai (Oshiruko) much faster. Let me know if you try out this recipe - tag me on Instagram or leave me a comment/rating below.3 Super Easy Ways to Make Zenzai (Oshiruko) Method 1: Use a Pressure Cooker If you love mochi and red bean, you may enjoy my other recipes: Snowskin Mooncakes Other recipes you may like Taiwanese Pineapple Cakes (Feng Li Su) 鳳梨酥 Serve the Strawberry Red Bean Mochi with tea, or other sweet treats such as: I don't recommend storing the mochi in the fridge or freezer, as the dough will harden when exposed to cool temperatures. How to storeĭue to the moisture content in fresh strawberry, it's best to consume the mochi right away on the same day it is made. Lastly, I keep a bowl of water nearby to dab my fingers into and press down on the dough. I prefer using a silicone mat as my work surface, with a liberal dusting of kinako or cooked cornstarch to prevent the dough from sticking. Mochi dough is very hot and sticky and can burn you if you don't handle it carefully. I like to use a silicone spatula when making mochi. Place a red bean "ball" on top of the mochi dough, and pinch to seal the edges.ĭust with kinako roasted soy bean flour (or cooked cornstarch), and repeat with the remainder.
#RED BEAN MOCHI SKIN#
When the mochi skin is translucent, it's cooked through.ĭivide the cooked dough into 4 equal portions.įlatten a piece of dough with a silicone spatula. Let simmer for at least one hour, adding water as needed to prevent burning. Bring to a boil, then turn heat to medium low. Put the beans back in the pot and add more water until it is 1-2 inches above the beans. Give it a stir.Ĭover the mixture and microwave it in 1-minute intervals for 2-3 minutes, stopping to stir in between. Add water1 inch above the beans and bring to a boil. In a shallow microwave-safe dish, combine the glutinous rice flour, water and sugar. Wrap each strawberry with the red bean paste, ensuring that no strawberry is visible. You can make homemade red bean paste from scratch, however, it will take a lot more time and effort. It is a dish that will certainly satisfy any sweet tooth without being overly sweet. Wash and dry the strawberries with a paper towel. What is Red Bean Soup or Oshiruko Oshiruko is a popular dessert made from Azuki (red beans), sugar, and mochi. Prepare the red bean paste and divide it in to small balls. You can find these ingredients in Asian grocery stores.
Mochi is a Japanese treat made with glutinous rice flour. I had to fight my kids off to save a couple strawberries so that I could make these delicious Strawberry Red Bean Mochi. My husband came home with these really cute (and sweet) strawberries the other day. It's a sweet, chewy and delicious treat that will be sure to impress your guests! This recipe for Strawberry Red Bean Mochi features fresh strawberries encased in a homemade red bean paste.
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