Coconut Mochi Buns Recipes

Steps:

• Whisk the coconut milk, sugar and rice flour together to combine. Pour into a glass measuring cup and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Remove from microwave and carefully remove plastic as it will be very hot. Check the mixture so that it's solid. It may need another 30 seconds in the microwave.
• When the mochi is cooked, cool it down by placing it directly into a water bath and let it rest there for about 1 minute. Remove it from the water bath when it's still warm but not too hot to handle and place on a clean work surface. Using rubber gloves, as the mochi is sticky, knead the dough for about five minutes by bringing your hands down and folding the mochi under to stretch out the gluten. The mochi will get hot again as it's kneaded, so you can stick it back into the ice bath for another minute. The mochi will be ready when it holds its shape and when you push into it, it doesn't bounce back very much. To roll out the dough, sprinkle Mochiko flour on a clean work surface. Place the dough on the flour and press it by hand and flip it over a few times to make sure the outside isn't too sticky. Then, using a rolling pin, roll the dough to get an even thickness, about 1/8 inch. Using a ring mold, cut as many circles as possible and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Once the mochi is chilled, place about 1/2 teaspoon of jam in the middle. Fold mochi in half and serve.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Mix together mochiko, white sugar, brown sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl.
• Whisk coconut milk, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Add to mochiko mixture and stir to combine. Add coconut flakes and melted butter and stir to combine. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until set and golden on top, about 1 1/2 hours.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until combined. Add the eggs, and beat until fully incorporated. Add the vanilla, baking powder, and mochiko flour and whisk until fully combined. Add the evaporated milk and coconut milk and whisk until a smooth batter is formed.
• Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread in an even layer, then bake for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown. Let the butter mochi cool to room temperature in the pan.
• While the butter mochi cools, make the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and coconut milk until smooth and thick. Add more coconut milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.
• Once the butter mochi has cooled, spread the glaze all over the top and sprinkle with the toasted shredded coconut. Slice into small squares and serve.
• Enjoy!