Sweet Red Bean Mochi 红豆年糕

Here is another easy making mochi...it can be microwaved or steamed...quick and simple.

Simple ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups Glutinous Rice flour (Mochiko)
• 1 cup water or milk
• 1/2 cup sweetened Red Bean ( in a can and can be purchased in Asian Grocery stores)
• 1-2 Tbsp. Sugar (optional if you like it sweeter)

Easy to make:

1. Line a plastic wrap on the bottom of a microwaveable container, large enough to over the sides for easy remove later.
2. Mix all ingredient together in a bowl with a whisk until well blend. Pour the batter in the container.
3. Microwave for 2 minutes at a time, then cook another 2 minutes. After that, microwave 1 minute at a time until the center is fully cooked (no liquid form).
4. Serve warm. Don't refrigerator (it will turn hard in cold). Best to eat with in a day.

For steam: lightly spray non-stick cooking oil over puto cups or other steamable containers. Then, pour the batter in and steam about 15 minutes or until fully cooked.