Mochi Mochi Chicken Food

MOCHI MOCHI CHICKEN

Steps:

• Prepare Mochi Mochi marinade and marinate chicken over night in the refrigerator.
• When you are ready to start cooking, drain the marinade from the chicken pieces.
• heat about 2 inches of oil in a wok or deep heavy pot over medium high heat until registers 350 to 360 degrees on a deep fryer thermometer.
• Fry the chicken pieces in batches, without crowding, until deep golden brown and just cooked through.
• This will take 2 to 3 minutes, depending on the size of the cubes.
• Allow the oil to return to 350 degrees before adding a new batch. Drain on paper towels.

MOCHIKO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Chop the chicken into 1-inch, bite-size pieces.
• Mix all the other ingredients (mochiko flour, cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, eggs, salt, garlic, and green onions) together in a bowl.
• Add the chicken to the bowl and marinate overnight (or at least 8 hours) in fridge.
• Fill a small pot 1" high with vegetable oil. Deep fry on medium-high heat until the chicken is crisp and golden brown. This takes about 6 minutes. Eat with rice ^_^

HAWAIIAN MOCHI FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Bone the chicken if not already done and cut into plump finger-size nuggets and set aside.
• Combine the remaining ingredients and mix well. Add the chicken. Marinate overnight.
• Deep-fry at 350 degrees, keeping the pieces from sticking together. Drain the nuggets of excess oil.
• Serve mochi chicken as a main dish with fried rice, potato salad, or macaroni salad, as you would any other fried chicken. It is also great as an appetizer because it is a perfect finger food.
• Suggested dipping sauces: pineapple or mustard sauce, hot mustard, or sweet and sour sauce.

EASY MOCHI

Steps:

• Wrap red bean paste in aluminum foil and place in the freezer for at least 3 hours. Mix sweet rice flour and green tea powder thoroughly in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. Stir in water, then sugar. Mix until smooth. Cover bowl with plastic wrap.
• Cook the rice flour mixture in the microwave for 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Meanwhile, remove red bean paste from the freezer and divide paste into 8 equal balls. Set aside. Stir rice flour mixture and heat for another 15 to 30 seconds.
• Dust work surface with cornstarch. While the mochi is still hot from the microwave, begin rolling balls the size of about 2 tablespoons. Flatten the mochi ball and place 1 frozen red bean paste ball in the center. Pinch the mochi over the red bean paste until the paste is completely covered. Sprinkle with additional cornstarch and place mochi seam side down in a paper muffin liner to prevent sticking. Repeat until all the mochi and red bean paste is used.