Chocolate Mochi with Ganache (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Mochi Dough

01 - 150g (1 cup) glutinous rice flour
02 - 48g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
03 - 15g (2 tbsp) cornstarch
04 - 15g (2 tbsp) cocoa powder
05 - 240ml (1 cup) whole milk
06 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil

→ Chocolate Ganache

07 - 225g (7.9oz) semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped
08 - 120ml (1/2 cup) heavy cream
09 - 30g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter

→ Assembly

10 - 60g (1/2 cup) cocoa powder for coating

# Instructions:

01 - Melt chocolate, cream, and butter together. Stir until smooth, cover, and chill 1-2 hours until firm. Divide into 8 balls and chill again.
02 - Mix glutinous rice flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and cornstarch in a microwave-safe bowl. Add milk and whisk until smooth.
03 - Microwave covered mixture for 2 minutes, stir, then another 2 minutes until semi-translucent. Add oil and knead until smooth.
04 - Divide mochi into 8 portions. Flatten each piece, place a ganache ball in center, wrap mochi around it and pinch to seal.
05 - Roll each filled mochi in cocoa powder until well coated.

# Notes:

01 - Best eaten within 24 hours
02 - Keep refrigerated
03 - Let come to room temperature before eating for best texture

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