how to prepare mochi; A different and attractive dessert

If this is the first time you hear the name mochi, we must say that mochi is a popular food that is also made as a dessert. There are different types of mochi, the common feature of which is the dough made with wheat flour or rice flour or flour obtained from cereals. You can make this Korean and Japanese dish, which is also a delicious dessert, without an oven and in a pot, and it doesn't need to do difficult and complicated work or even expensive ingredients. In this article from the cooking service in Cyrus magazine, we will tell you what mochi is, what is the history of mochi, what are the different types of mochi, and we will also teach you how to prepare Japanese and Korean mochi.

What is Mochi?

Mochi is a type of rice cake, which is not only made with rice flour, but can also be made with wheat and grain flour. But its main type is made with a special type of short-grain rice called "moshiguma" or "mochi gome". To prepare this dish, rice is pounded, cooked and kneaded. In addition to mochi gome, this rice is also called sticky rice, sweet rice, and pearl rice.

History of Mochi

It is not known who made mochi first. In a word, the origin of this rice cake is unknown. Of course, some say that mochi was first prepared in China and then brought to Japan. The Japanese also developed it. That is why it is also called Japanese mochi. Although it is not unlikely that you have heard the name of Korean mochi or Chinese mochi. Anyway, this popular cake is baked in all these countries and has many fans.

This sweet was known as New Year's sweet during the reign of "He An" in the years 749 to 1185 AD. In the 10th century, various types of mochi were used for religious gods in Shinito religious ceremonies as offerings to these gods.

This seemingly simple gift is a symbol of auspiciousness and sanctity, and for many years, it was considered a court food belonging to the wealthy class of Japan. On the other hand, mochi is derived from the verb "motsu" which means "to have or take". This food refers to the food that was given to humans by the gods.

In addition, mochi is energizing (of course, depending on the ingredients used in its preparation) and for this reason it was popular among samurai. Its small size and at the same time being nutritious make it a suitable food. To the extent that the sound of pounding rice in mortars in ancient times indicated the departure of warriors to the battlefields.

Mochi is one of the attractive Japanese desserts that is made with rice flour and has a different taste.

It is done in different ways, of course, many of its steps depend on the individual's taste.

Ingredients for mochi dessert

· White rice flour: 1 cup

· Water: 2/3 glasses

· 2 spoons of pistachio powder

· Sea salt or plain salt: ½ tsp

· White sugar: 3 tablespoons

· Strawberries: 200 grams

· Starch powder: half a glass

How to prepare mochi with strawberry core

1. To prepare rice cake with strawberry kernels, mix rice flour, sugar and salt and sift twice.

2. Then add 2/3 glass of water and stir well.

3. Then we cover the dish with nylon and put it in the microwave for one minute, after one minute remove the ingredients and stir and put it in the microwave again for another minute.

4. It is better to repeat these steps 3 times so that the rice cake is well cooked and consistent.

5. Pour corn starch on a board and knead the rice flour dough well.

6. Then divide the dough into 6 or 7 equal parts and open each part in your palm.

7. Then put a strawberry and pistachio powder in the middle of the dough and wrap the dough around the strawberry.

8. Leave the rice cakes in the oven for 1 to 2 hours before serving to cool down well.