Yuzu & Miso Glazed Black Sesame Mochi Bites

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and granulated sugar. Gradually whisk in the water until a smooth batter forms.

   ~3 min
2. 2

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave on high power for 3 minutes. Stir well, then cover and microwave for another 3 minutes. Stir again until the mixture is thick and translucent, resembling a sticky dough. This process may take up to 6-7 minutes depending on your microwave.

   ~7 min
3. 3

   While the mochi is steaming, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, whisk together white miso paste, yuzu juice, and honey. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly into a glaze. Do not boil.

   ~5 min
4. 4

   Dust a clean surface generously with cornstarch. Turn the hot mochi dough onto the dusted surface. Lightly dust the top of the mochi and your hands with cornstarch. Gently stretch and press the mochi into a rectangular shape, about 1 cm thick.

   ~5 min
5. 5

   Using a sharp knife lightly coated with cornstarch, cut the mochi into bite-sized squares (approximately 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm).

   ~2 min
6. 6

   In a shallow dish, spread the toasted black sesame seeds. Roll each mochi square in the sesame seeds, pressing gently to coat all sides.

   ~5 min
7. 7

   Arrange the sesame-coated mochi bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each bite generously with the prepared yuzu and miso glaze.

   ~3 min
8. 8

   Using a kitchen torch, lightly caramelize the glaze on each mochi bite until it becomes slightly bubbly and fragrant. Be careful not to burn it.

   ~4 min
9. 9

   Allow the mochi bites to cool completely on the parchment paper before serving. This allows the glaze to set and the flavors to meld.

   ~60 min