Banana Mochi Rolls Tasty Treat for Anyone

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 cup glutinous rice flour
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon coconut milk (optional)
• 0 cornstarch for dusting
• 0.5 cup shredded coconut (for garnish)
• 0.5 cup sweetened red bean paste (or Nutella)

Instructions

1. Start by peeling and mashing the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
2. In another bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water. Mix well until you have a smooth batter.
3. Add the mashed bananas and coconut milk to the batter, stirring until everything is well combined.
4. Pour the mixture into a steaming dish lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.
5. Steam the mixture over boiling water for about 20-25 minutes, or until the mochi is firm and slightly translucent.
6. Once cooked, remove the steamed mochi from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
7. Dust your work surface with cornstarch to prevent sticking and transfer the mochi onto it.
8. Roll out the mochi into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick using a rolling pin, adding more cornstarch as needed.
9. Spread a thin layer of the sweetened red bean paste (or Nutella) across the middle of the mochi rectangle.
10. Place a few banana slices on top of the spread, being careful not to overfill.
11. Roll the mochi tightly from the edge toward the other side, forming a cylinder.
12. Once rolled, dust the outside of the mochi roll with shredded coconut for added texture and flavor.
13. Slice the mochi rolls into bite-sized pieces using a sharp knife.