Ube Mochi Recipe
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Ube Mochi squares. A Filipino-inspired treat made with glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, and ube halaya, these chewy purple yam delights are perfect for dessert or snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16 mochi squares 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Filipino-Inspired, Hawaiian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup mochiko (glutinous rice flour)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
- 1/2 teaspoon ube extract
- 1 large egg
Additional:
- butter or nonstick spray for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together mochiko, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk coconut milk, ube halaya, ube extract, and egg until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until a smooth batter forms. Pour into the prepared dish.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden. Cool, then slice into squares.
- Serve: Enjoy at room temperature or chilled for a chewier texture.
Notes
- For a stronger ube flavor, adjust the ube extract to your preference.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://easy-tapas-recipes.com/ube-mochi-recipe/
