Matcha Mochi Cookies

NICOLEYONG93
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As an interactive multimedia designer, Nicole's keen eye for visuals is translated into baking, one of her recent pastime pursuits that she picked up during the Movement Control Order (MCO). Since the reignition of her passion in baking and a bread-lover herself, she started to create her own recipes such as breads, desserts and drinks. Her recipes a must-try for anyone who wants to learn, as they are simple, down-to-earth and achieves that deliciously eye-catching result.

"What makes baking enjoyable is when my creations look appetising and visually appealing in the photo."

Nicole / @nicoleyong93

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INTERVIEW WITH @nicoleyong93

What do you do for a living?

I’m an Interactive Multimedia Designer who works in a digital marketing agency. I’m passionate in creating visuals on variety of platforms including photography, illustration and 2D animation. I believe that colourful and meaningful artworks will bring joy to viewer’s life!

What do you do for a living?

I’m an Interactive Multimedia Designer who works in a digital marketing agency. I’m passionate in creating visuals on variety of platforms including photography, illustration and 2D animation. I believe that colourful and meaningful artworks will bring joy to viewer’s life!

You've recently started to share your baking creations on your Instagram. Has baking always been a passion of yours?

Baking has always been my passion but I couldn't find a time to do it. Due to Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia during March this year, I finally took the opportunity to start baking. It all started by creating the trendy Dalgona drink using Niko Neko Matcha powder during MCO period. As I really love eating bread, so I asked myself why not try to bake one? From there, I experienced the fun of baking.

What's the most enjoyable part of baking in your experience?

I love baking bread! The process of kneading dough with your own hands is so enjoyable! Even though it’s not easy to knead dough perfectly by hand, it’s so satisfying when I succeed! Besides, what makes baking enjoyable is when my creations look appetising and visually appealing in the photo.

How did you come up with Matcha Mochi Cookies recipe?

Chocolate Mochi Cookies are one of the popular snacks in Korea. Since we can’t visit Korea in anytime soon, I decided to modify the recipe using AJISAI / Matcha. The salted matcha cookies with soy-umami flavour and chewy mochi in the center are definitely a “match-a” made in heaven!

You've recently started to share your baking creations on your Instagram. Has baking always been a passion of yours?

Baking has always been my passion but I couldn't find a time to do it. Due to Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia during March this year, I finally took the opportunity to start baking. It all started by creating the trendy Dalgona drink using Niko Neko Matcha powder during MCO period. As I really love eating bread, so I asked myself why not try to bake one? From there, I experienced the fun of baking.

What's the most enjoyable part of baking in your experience?

I love baking bread! The process of kneading dough with your own hands is so enjoyable! Even though it’s not easy to knead dough perfectly by hand, it’s so satisfying when I succeed! Besides, what makes baking enjoyable is when my creations look appetising and visually appealing in the photo.

How did you come up with Matcha Mochi Cookies recipe?

Chocolate Mochi Cookies are one of the popular snacks in Korea. Since we can’t visit Korea in anytime soon, I decided to modify the recipe using AJISAI / Matcha. The salted matcha cookies with soy-umami flavour and chewy mochi in the center are definitely a “match-a” made in heaven!

RECIPE

Matcha Mochi Cookies

by @nicoleyong93

Recipe makes 12 servings.
Preparation time: 1 hour 15 min
Cooking time: 20 min (steam) + 20 min (bake)
Total time: 1 hour 35 min

Ingredients

For the mochi filling
100g Almond Milk (or any milk)
10g Sugar
16g Corn Starch
55g Glutinous Rice Flour
10g Unsalted Butter

For the matcha cookies
100g Cake flour
8g AJISAI / Matcha Powder
80g Butter
30g Powdered Sugar
15g Beaten Egg

Toppings (Optional)
Sesame
Coarse salt

Method To Assemble

For the mochi filling: In a bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, corn starch, almond milk, sugar and mix well. Cover up with cling wrap, poke a few holes and steam for 20 minutes. Add in butter while the mochi is still hot. Knead with food-grade plastic gloves until combined.
For the matcha cookies: Beat together softened butter and powdered sugar.
Add in the beaten egg, 1/3 at a time. Mix well before adding the next 1/3 of egg.
Sift in cake flour and AJISAI / Matcha powder. Mix well until there isn’t any dry powder.
Divide the mochi and cookie dough evenly. Around 13g for each mochi and 18g for each cookie dough.
Roll each cookie dough into a ball and gently flatten it. Place the mochi ball in the middle of the flattened dough. Pinch the sides of the cookie dough together and roll into a smooth ball.
Gently flatten the dough using your palm once on the baking tray.
Add some sesame and coarse salt on top (optional).
Bake in the preheat oven at 175°C for 20min.

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