Ingredients

Butter Mochi

• 16 oz. mochiko (Japanese glutinous rice flour)
• 2 c. sugar
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 c. butter, melted
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
• 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
• 1/2 c. whole milk
• Cooking spray (to grease pan)

Matcha Mochi

• 5.3 oz. mochiko
• 2 tsp. matcha powder
• 1 Tbsp. & 2 1/4 tsp. coconut oil
• 2/3 c. whole milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 tsp. baking powder

Azuki Bean Paste

• 2 cups azuki bean paste  (you can buy it pre-made or use Two Red Bowl’s Recipe to make your own)

Tools

• Brownie bite pan(s)
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Glass measuring cup
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Fine mesh sieve
• Can opener
• Wire cooling rack
• Parchment paper

Directions

Butter Mochi

1. Preheat electric oven to 350ºF.
2. Grease wells of brownie bites pan(s).
3. In a large bowl, sift together mochiko, sugar and baking powder.
4. In a medium bowl combine remaining wet ingredients and mix well with whisk.
5. Pour wet mixture into dry mixture until fully incorporated.
6. Set aside while mixing matcha mochi.

Matcha Mochi

1. In a medium bowl, sift together mochiko, matcha, sugar and baking powder.
2. In a small bowl combine remaining wet ingredients and mix well with whisk.
3. Pour wet mixture into dry mixture until fully incorporated.
4. Set aside.

Bites Assembly

1. Pour 1 tbsp. butter mochi mix into each well. Bake for 5-6 minutes, until just set.
2. Pour 2 tsp. matcha mix into each well and top (in the middle) with 1 1/2 tsp. azuki bean paste. Bake for 3-5 minutes, until matcha mochi is just set.
3. Pour 1 tbsp. butter mochi mix into each well. Wells should be filled close to the top. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until edges are barely browning. The batter will rise quite a bit but will settle once cooled.
4. While baking, line wire rack with parchment paper.
5. When mini mochis have finished baking, let cool in pan for 5 minutes then transfer (top down) to parchment lined rack to cool.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 with remaining mixtures and paste until you have made 60 mini mochis.
7. Serve and enjoy!