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VALENTINE'S SPECIAL Japanese Mochi Class with Yoko from Osaka


Three Flavors of Mochi

Saturday, February 12th
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Pacific Time

Join Yoko from Osaka and learn how to make not one, but THREE types of mochi — mochi dumplings in a coconut sauce, stuffed mochi with a sweet filling, and chewy baked mochi donuts covered in chocolate. Marvel your loved ones with these unique Japanese desserts!

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3 Flavors of Mochi is also being offered Sunday, March 20th from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Pacific Time.

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Please be mindful of the time of the class you sign up for and your own time zone. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom online meeting session we will use.


Ingredients & Preparation

Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.

If you do not have certain ingredients, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.


Mochi
Serves 2

Shiratama Coconuts

  • 50 grams (4 tablespoons) glutinous rice flour

  • 40 milliliters (approximately 3 tablespoons) water

  • 50 milliliters (about 1/4 cup) coconut milk or cow’s milk

  • Optional: Azuki bean paste

Daifuku Mochi

  • 50 grams (4 tablespoons) glutinous rice flour

  • 60 milliliters (4 tablespoons) water

  • 13 grams (1 tablespoon) sugar

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour to avoid sticking

    • Gluten-free alternative: rice flour

  • Filling options:

    • Azuki bean paste

    • Pumpkin puree + sugar

    • Whipped cream (don’t use for vegan option)

    • Fruit pieces like strawberries, pineapple, or orange

Pao de Ring Mochi Donuts with Chocolate Frosting - Not Vegan

  • 100 grams (1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons) glutinous rice flour

  • 50 grams (4 tablespoons) all-purpose flour

  • 5 grams (1 teaspoon) baking soda

  • 30 grams (2 1/3 tablespoons) sugar

  • 50 milliliters (3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon) milk

  • 1 egg

  • 13 grams (1 tablespoon) olive oil

  • Pinch of salt

  • 50 grams (about 2 ounces) chocolate to melt

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, mixing bowls, pots, and pans. Any additional equipment is listed here.

General Steps

  1. Mix, shape, and boil shiratama coconuts mochi.

  2. Mix, shape, and fill daifuku mochi.

  3. Mix, shape and bake pao de ring donuts. Cover with melted chocolate.

  4. Serve and enjoy!


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