I know that this recipe will not be for everyone. I know that some people will think, hey, you tried to convince me of these flavors years ago (long live my sesame ball cookie that only three people tasted). I know that some people will hate the consistency of mochi and not be able to fathom the thought of eating sweetened bean paste. But I dare you to show up to your next party with these on a tray as opposed to those brownies that you always make (don't get me wrong, those brownies are delicious but don't you want to be the coolest one there?).
Crispy Mochi Treat
Sesame Rice Krispie Treats
6 cups rice krispies
6 tbsp unsalted butter
10 oz mini marshmallows
2/3 cup combination of tan and black sesame seeds
1 tsp sesame oil
Matcha Mochi Cake
1 lb glutinous rice flour
2 tbsp matcha powder
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups milk
2 cups sugar
3 eggs, beaten
Red Bean Paste
Sweetened red bean paste can be found at an asian grocery store (or on amazon)
Make the rice krispie bars : Prepare a 9x13 square pan with parchment paper. Melt the marshmallows and butter over medium heat in a heavy bottomed saucepan. Once the marshmallows are 90% melted, remove from heat and gradually mix in the rice krispies, seeds, and sesame oil. Once fully mixed, press evenly into the prepared pan.
Make the matcha mochi: Prepare a second 9x13 pan with parchment paper and heat the oven to 350 ° F . Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well combined (either by hand or with a mixer). Add to prepared pan and bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the mochi cool completely before removing from pan.
Assembly: Slice mochi and rice krispie treat to desired thicknesses (they should be similar based on dimensions of baking pans). Use red bean paste as the middle layer -
Note: You will likely need to go an asian grocer to find the glutinous rice flour and red bean paste (I have made the paste by hand in the past but the canned version is really tasty and way more efficient).
