Ozenzai With Mochi Balls Recipe

Name: Ozenzai With Mochi Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the mochi balls; 250 g rice flour (must be shiratama flour, but the editing system won't allow this); water; For the sweet beans; 400 g red bean paste (must be prepared sweetened koshi-an or tsubushi-an, again,the editing system won't allow this); 800 ml water; 30 g sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cornstarch (only if needed); 1 tablespoon cold water (to mix corn starch if necessary)

Servings: persons

1
Make the mochi balls:
2
Mix the shiratama flour with a small amount of water and mix. Add water until a dough forms that feels like your earlobe. It should hold its shape, but be soft.
3
Boil a pot of water and add the mochi balls, reduce heat to medium, cook until the mochi balls float.
4
Drain the mochi balls. Put the mochi balls into cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside until needed for the soup.
5
Make the red bean soup:
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Combine the an, water, sugar, and salt in a pan. Bring to a gentle simmer. The soup should be very thick, about the consistency of a rich spaghetti sauce. If necessary, mix the corn starch into a tablespoon of cold water and add to the soup to thicken a bit. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning. It should be sweet.
7
Drain the mochi balls.
8
Into each of four bowls, put in two mochi balls and pour over a portion of the red bean soup.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the mochi balls, 250 g rice flour (must be shiratama flour, but the editing system won't allow this), water, For the sweet beans, and more.

Yes, Ozenzai With Mochi Balls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ozenzai With Mochi Balls

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Variations & substitutions

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