Christmas Mochi

 Imagine chewy, pillowy mochi studded with the vibrant colors and flavors of dried fruits. This festive twist on a classic Japanese treat is surprisingly easy to make and will have everyone begging for seconds. Get ready to experience the ultimate holiday mashup!This isn't your grandma's fruitcake! We're taking traditional holiday flavors and giving them a modern, chewy, and utterly irresistible makeover Christmas Dried Fruit Mochi combines the comforting taste of cinnamon, spices, and sweet dried fruits with the unique texture of mochi, creating a dessert that's both familiar and excitingly new. Prepare for a flavor explosion that will have your taste buds singing carols!\

 This unexpected combination of textures and flavors takes the traditional goodness of dried fruit and elevates it to a whole new level. Intrigued? You should be. This recipe is about to become your new Christmas baking staple.Don't let the word \"mochi\" scare you away! This  recipe is surprisingly simple, even for beginner bakers. With just a few key ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can create a stunning and delicious dessert that's perfect for gifting, sharing, or simply indulging in yourself. 

Preparation time ;45 minutes

Cooking time ;35minutes

 Servings;8

Ingredients

200 g glutinous rice flour

100 g sugar

300 ml water

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

100 g mixed dried fruits (raisins, dried apricots, dried figs, etc.)

1 pinch of salt

Cornstarch for sprinkling

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix the glutinous rice flour, sugar, cinnamon powder, and a pinch of salt.

Add the water little by little to the dry mixture, stirring constantly until you get a smooth, homogeneous dough.

Add the chopped dried fruit to the dough and mix well so that it is evenly distributed.

Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

Prepare a steamer and fill the bottom with water, then bring to a boil.

Lightly grease the mold where you will cook the mochi with a little oil and sprinkle with cornstarch to prevent it from sticking.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.

Place the mold in the steamer and steam for 30-35 minutes, or until the mochi is cooked and translucent.

Remove the mold from the steamer and let it cool for a few minutes before removing from the mold.

Once cooled, sprinkle a little more cornstarch over the mochi and cut it into portions.

Serve and enjoy your delicious Christmas dried fruit mochi.