PUMPKIN MOCHI

Ingredients

For the Pumpkin Mochi

• 100g steamed pumpkin
• 1/4 cup (60ml) CocoGoodsCo Coconut Cream
• 45g glutinous rice flour (sweet rice flour)
• 30g sugar
• 10g cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• Whole cloves, for decoration

For the Coconut Caramel Sauce

• 50g granulated sugar
• 75ml CocoGoodsCo Coconut Milk
• 10g unsalted butter
• A pinch of salt

Directions

1. Prepare the Pumpkin Mixture: Add the steamed pumpkin and CocoGoodsCo Coconut Cream to a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Set aside.
2. Make the Mochi Dough: In a nonstick pan, combine the glutinous rice flour, sugar, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon. Add 6 tablespoons of the pumpkin mixture and stir until smooth, with no lumps.
3. Cook the Dough: Cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens and comes together into a soft dough.
4. Knead Until Smooth: Once the dough is cool enough to handle, put on food-safe gloves and knead until smooth, soft, and stretchy.
5. Shape the Pumpkin Mochi: Divide the dough into bite-sized portions. Lightly coat each piece with cornstarch to prevent sticking. Shape into small pumpkin-like rounds, then gently press lines around the sides to create a pumpkin shape. Place a whole clove on top of each piece to resemble a pumpkin stem.
6. Make the Coconut Caramel Sauce: Heat the sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat until melted and golden amber. Carefully add the CocoGoodsCo Coconut Milk, stirring until combined. Add the butter and a pinch of salt, then stir until the sauce is smooth.
7. Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the pumpkin mochi on a serving plate and serve with the coconut caramel sauce for dipping. Enjoy while fresh!