Japanese Peanut Butter Delight (Mochi)

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 11

Japanese Peanut Butter Delight (Mochi) - A Sweet and Savory Delight

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

240

Sugar

28g

Fat

Japanese Peanut Butter Delight (Mochi) is a traditional Japanese dessert with a twist. It is a perfect blend of sweet and savory, with the soft and chewy texture of mochi paired with the rich and nutty flavor of peanut butter. The dessert is often served on special occasions, such as the New Year's holiday, and is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple recipe that requires only a few ingredients and is easy to make, even for beginners.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, combine mochiko sweet rice flour, sugar, and baking powder.
2.	Stir in milk and vanilla.
3.	Fold in peanut butter until blended.
4.	Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and dust with potato starch.
5.	Pour batter into the dish and smooth the surface.
6.	Cover with aluminum foil and steam in a large pot over medium heat for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7.	Remove from heat and let cool before cutting into serving pieces.

PROS

Japanese Peanut Butter Delight (Mochi) is a unique and delicious dessert that combines the sweetness of mochi with savory peanut butter for a truly addictive taste.

It is gluten-free, dairy-free, and suitable for vegans.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and should be consumed in moderation.

Mochi can be sticky and may not be to everyone’s taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Japanese Peanut Butter Delight (Mochi) has some health benefits thanks to its main ingredient mochiko sweet rice flour.
It is a good source of complex carbohydrates, which provide long-lasting energy.
It is also rich in protein, fiber, and minerals such as iron and calcium.

	1 box mochiko sweet rice flour
	2 cups sugar
	1 teaspoon baking powder
	1 1/2 cups milk
	1 teaspoon vanilla
	1 cup creamy peanut butter
	potato starch , for dusting