Re: Vitamix does it again! (mochi)

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Doesn't mochi need to be pounded?

Vitamix does it again! (mochi)

I doubt this will be of much value to anyone, but mochi is a common Japanese staple that is VERY involved to make, and I have been playing with it for years trying to find an easier way. It is made with a specific type of gelatinous rice, and is very difficult to work with. Anyway, I finally managed to make a successful batch using the good old Vitamix! I used an old fashioned sticky rice maker to cook the rice, then found a way to knead it into mochi in the VM!! I am so excited! For the curious, here is a pic of the rice cooker I used to cook the sticky rice. I will try to make a video of the process in the VM if anyone is interested. NOT a process for the faint of heart, but good fun for someone familiar with the product that doesn't mind a sticky mess! I have been tempted to order a mochi maker for some time, but at 300 bucks, I was determined to let the VM sort it out-and it did-brilliantly.

http://www.amazon.com/Sticky-Rice-Steamer-Pot-Basket/dp/B00019MRRE

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YES, it needs LOADS of pounding....unless you have a Vitamix and sheer determination, thus the post!Sent from my iPadOn Mar 9, 2011, at 5:08 PM, <kareningotham@...> wrote:

Doesn't mochi need to be pounded?

Vitamix does it again! (mochi)

I doubt this will be of much value to anyone, but mochi is a common Japanese staple that is VERY involved to make, and I have been playing with it for years trying to find an easier way. It is made with a specific type of gelatinous rice, and is very difficult to work with. Anyway, I finally managed to make a successful batch using the good old Vitamix! I used an old fashioned sticky rice maker to cook the rice, then found a way to knead it into mochi in the VM!! I am so excited! For the curious, here is a pic of the rice cooker I used to cook the sticky rice. I will try to make a video of the process in the VM if anyone is interested. NOT a process for the faint of heart, but good fun for someone familiar with the product that doesn't mind a sticky mess! I have been tempted to order a mochi maker for some time, but at 300 bucks, I was determined to let the VM sort it out-and it did-brilliantly.

http://www.amazon.com/Sticky-Rice-Steamer-Pot-Basket/dp/B00019MRRE

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Ah. I have a black belt in (Tomiki) aikido and "O Sensei," Morihei Ueshiba, as a youth was employed for a while as a mochi pounder. I remember thinking when I first became familiar with his philosophy that he might have take a few poundings to the head in the course of his job because it seemed rather "out there." Great art, though.

The last time I bought mochi was a kind of commercial brownie mochi that was interesting but not spectacular. I like it a lot in general, though, and am very partial to brown sticky rice, too.

Vitamix does it again! (mochi)

I doubt this will be of much value to anyone, but mochi is a common Japanese staple that is VERY involved to make, and I have been playing with it for years trying to find an easier way. It is made with a specific type of gelatinous rice, and is very difficult to work with. Anyway, I finally managed to make a successful batch using the good old Vitamix! I used an old fashioned sticky rice maker to cook the rice, then found a way to knead it into mochi in the VM!! I am so excited! For the curious, here is a pic of the rice cooker I used to cook the sticky rice. I will try to make a video of the process in the VM if anyone is interested. NOT a process for the faint of heart, but good fun for someone familiar with the product that doesn't mind a sticky mess! I have been tempted to order a mochi maker for some time, but at 300 bucks, I was determined to let the VM sort it out-and it did-brilliantly.

http://www.amazon.com/Sticky-Rice-Steamer-Pot-Basket/dp/B00019MRRE

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I like the brown sticky rice too, but it is very hard to find a good organic source. I am leery of my last source of purple sticky rice, since I suspect it was dyed-it just didn't look right to me. I used to be able to get it from a wonderful Japanese grocery in Atlanta, but it has folded

Doesn't mochi need to be pounded?

Vitamix does it again! (mochi)

I doubt this will be of much value to anyone, but mochi is a common Japanese staple that is VERY involved to make, and I have been playing with it for years trying to find an easier way. It is made with a specific type of gelatinous rice, and is very difficult to work with. Anyway, I finally managed to make a successful batch using the good old Vitamix! I used an old fashioned sticky rice maker to cook the rice, then found a way to knead it into mochi in the VM!! I am so excited! For the curious, here is a pic of the rice cooker I used to cook the sticky rice. I will try to make a video of the process in the VM if anyone is interested. NOT a process for the faint of heart, but good fun for someone familiar with the product that doesn't mind a sticky mess! I have been tempted to order a mochi maker for some time, but at 300 bucks, I was determined to let the VM sort it out-and it did-brilliantly.

http://www.amazon.com/Sticky-Rice-Steamer-Pot-Basket/dp/B00019MRRE

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I buy it in the health food store but I've never paid much attention to its source. What about Lundberg or Ohsawa?

Vitamix does it again! (mochi)

I doubt this will be of much value to anyone, but mochi is a common Japanese staple that is VERY involved to make, and I have been playing with it for years trying to find an easier way. It is made with a specific type of gelatinous rice, and is very difficult to work with. Anyway, I finally managed to make a successful batch using the good old Vitamix! I used an old fashioned sticky rice maker to cook the rice, then found a way to knead it into mochi in the VM!! I am so excited! For the curious, here is a pic of the rice cooker I used to cook the sticky rice. I will try to make a video of the process in the VM if anyone is interested. NOT a process for the faint of heart, but good fun for someone familiar with the product that doesn't mind a sticky mess! I have been tempted to order a mochi maker for some time, but at 300 bucks, I was determined to let the VM sort it out-and it did-brilliantly.

http://www.amazon.com/Sticky-Rice-Steamer-Pot-Basket/dp/B00019MRRE

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Lundberg is a no no for anyone with food allergies-LOADS of cross contamination since they were bought out by the big boys. Am looking into buying it in bulk like I do my other grains.

Doesn't mochi need to be pounded?

Vitamix does it again! (mochi)

I doubt this will be of much value to anyone, but mochi is a common Japanese staple that is VERY involved to make, and I have been playing with it for years trying to find an easier way. It is made with a specific type of gelatinous rice, and is very difficult to work with. Anyway, I finally managed to make a successful batch using the good old Vitamix! I used an old fashioned sticky rice maker to cook the rice, then found a way to knead it into mochi in the VM!! I am so excited! For the curious, here is a pic of the rice cooker I used to cook the sticky rice. I will try to make a video of the process in the VM if anyone is interested. NOT a process for the faint of heart, but good fun for someone familiar with the product that doesn't mind a sticky mess! I have been tempted to order a mochi maker for some time, but at 300 bucks, I was determined to let the VM sort it out-and it did-brilliantly.

http://www.amazon.com/Sticky-Rice-Steamer-Pot-Basket/dp/B00019MRRE

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Mmmm,, I love mochi, at least the ones I buy from Trader Joe's :^).  My favorite dessert.I'm a very lazy cook and don't yet have a VM so I won't ask you to go the the trouble of making the video (but I'll watch it if you do end up making it).  (Actually one main attraction of a VM is because I am such a lazy cook!)

ElissaOn Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 4:26 PM, <berrywell@...> wrote:

 

I doubt this will be of much value to anyone, but mochi is a common Japanese staple that is VERY involved to make, and I have been playing with it for years trying to find an easier way. It is made with a specific type of gelatinous rice, and is very difficult to work with. Anyway, I finally managed to make a successful batch using the good old Vitamix! I used an old fashioned sticky rice maker to cook the rice, then found a way to knead it into mochi in the VM!! I am so excited! For the curious, here is a pic of the rice cooker I used to cook the sticky rice. I will try to make a video of the process in the VM if anyone is interested. NOT a process for the faint of heart, but good fun for someone familiar with the product that doesn't mind a sticky mess! I have been tempted to order a mochi maker for some time, but at 300 bucks, I was determined to let the VM sort it out-and it did-brilliantly.

http://www.amazon.com/Sticky-Rice-Steamer-Pot-Basket/dp/B00019MRRE

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VM is perfect for both-lazy cooks and die hards. And all the in betweens, lol.

I doubt this will be of much value to anyone, but mochi is a common Japanese staple that is VERY involved to make, and I have been playing with it for years trying to find an easier way. It is made with a specific type of gelatinous rice, and is very difficult to work with. Anyway, I finally managed to make a successful batch using the good old Vitamix! I used an old fashioned sticky rice maker to cook the rice, then found a way to knead it into mochi in the VM!! I am so excited! For the curious, here is a pic of the rice cooker I used to cook the sticky rice. I will try to make a video of the process in the VM if anyone is interested. NOT a process for the faint of heart, but good fun for someone familiar with the product that doesn't mind a sticky mess! I have been tempted to order a mochi maker for some time, but at 300 bucks, I was determined to let the VM sort it out-and it did-brilliantly.

http://www.amazon.com/Sticky-Rice-Steamer-Pot-Basket/dp/B00019MRRE

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Well then Elissa you can partner with me. Sometimes I feel like a flea on a fish amongst all of these "foodies" who actually ENJOY cooking! Me? I can't wait to get out of the kitchen. The Vitamix is an awesome tool for both ends of the feelings-about-the-kitchen continuum! :-)

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

On Mar 9, 2011, at 6:25 PM, Elissa Wurf wrote:

Mmmm,, I love mochi, at least the ones I buy from Trader Joe's :^). My favorite dessert.I'm a very lazy cook and don't yet have a VM so I won't ask you to go the the trouble of making the video (but I'll watch it if you do end up making it). (Actually one main attraction of a VM is because I am such a lazy cook!)

ElissaOn Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 4:26 PM, <berrywell@...> wrote:

I doubt this will be of much value to anyone, but mochi is a common Japanese staple that is VERY involved to make, and I have been playing with it for years trying to find an easier way. It is made with a specific type of gelatinous rice, and is very difficult to work with. Anyway, I finally managed to make a successful batch using the good old Vitamix! I used an old fashioned sticky rice maker to cook the rice, then found a way to knead it into mochi in the VM!! I am so excited! For the curious, here is a pic of the rice cooker I used to cook the sticky rice. I will try to make a video of the process in the VM if anyone is interested. NOT a process for the faint of heart, but good fun for someone familiar with the product that doesn't mind a sticky mess! I have been tempted to order a mochi maker for some time, but at 300 bucks, I was determined to let the VM sort it out-and it did-brilliantly.

http://www.amazon.com/Sticky-Rice-Steamer-Pot-Basket/dp/B00019MRRE

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Lea Ann and are both right--this is an appliance for everyone (except those who won't actually use it). You'll love it once you actually get it because when you've conquered its very shallow learning curve, it's simplicity itself AND self-cleaning, too. In the meantime, just read and learn--we're here to hold your hand.

Re: Vitamix does it again! (mochi)

Well then Elissa you can partner with me. Sometimes I feel like a flea on a fish amongst all of these "foodies" who actually ENJOY cooking! Me? I can't wait to get out of the kitchen. The Vitamix is an awesome tool for both ends of the feelings-about-the-kitchen continuum! :-)

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Mar 9, 2011, at 6:25 PM, Elissa Wurf wrote:

Mmmm,, I love mochi, at least the ones I buy from Trader Joe's :^). My favorite dessert.

I'm a very lazy cook and don't yet have a VM so I won't ask you to go the the trouble of making the video (but I'll watch it if you do end up making it). (Actually one main attraction of a VM is because I am such a lazy cook!)

Elissa

On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 4:26 PM, <berrywell@...> wrote:

I doubt this will be of much value to anyone, but mochi is a common Japanese staple that is VERY involved to make, and I have been playing with it for years trying to find an easier way. It is made with a specific type of gelatinous rice, and is very difficult to work with. Anyway, I finally managed to make a successful batch using the good old Vitamix! I used an old fashioned sticky rice maker to cook the rice, then found a way to knead it into mochi in the VM!! I am so excited! For the curious, here is a pic of the rice cooker I used to cook the sticky rice. I will try to make a video of the process in the VM if anyone is interested. NOT a process for the faint of heart, but good fun for someone familiar with the product that doesn't mind a sticky mess! I have been tempted to order a mochi maker for some time, but at 300 bucks, I was determined to let the VM sort it out-and it did-brilliantly.

http://www.amazon.com/Sticky-Rice-Steamer-Pot-Basket/dp/B00019MRRE

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Thanks all!  -ElissaOn Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 8:28 PM, <kareningotham@...> wrote:

 

Lea Ann and are both right--this is an appliance for everyone (except those who won't actually use it). You'll love it once you actually get it because when you've conquered its very shallow learning curve, it's simplicity itself AND self-cleaning, too. In the meantime, just read and learn--we're here to hold your hand.

Re: Vitamix does it again! (mochi)

  Well then Elissa you can partner with me.  Sometimes I feel like a flea on a fish amongst all of these " foodies " who actually ENJOY cooking!  Me?  I can't wait to get out of the kitchen.  The Vitamix is an awesome tool for both ends of the feelings-about-the-kitchen continuum!  :-)

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.VitamixLady.com

www..com

<))><

On Mar 9, 2011, at 6:25 PM, Elissa Wurf wrote:

 

Mmmm,, I love mochi, at least the ones I buy from Trader Joe's :^).  My favorite dessert.

I'm a very lazy cook and don't yet have a VM so I won't ask you to go the the trouble of making the video (but I'll watch it if you do end up making it).  (Actually one main attraction of a VM is because I am such a lazy cook!)

Elissa

On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 4:26 PM, <berrywell@...> wrote:

 

I doubt this will be of much value to anyone, but mochi is a common Japanese staple that is VERY involved to make, and I have been playing with it for years trying to find an easier way. It is made with a specific type of gelatinous rice, and is very difficult to work with. Anyway, I finally managed to make a successful batch using the good old Vitamix! I used an old fashioned sticky rice maker to cook the rice, then found a way to knead it into mochi in the VM!! I am so excited! For the curious, here is a pic of the rice cooker I used to cook the sticky rice. I will try to make a video of the process in the VM if anyone is interested. NOT a process for the faint of heart, but good fun for someone familiar with the product that doesn't mind a sticky mess! I have been tempted to order a mochi maker for some time, but at 300 bucks, I was determined to let the VM sort it out-and it did-brilliantly.

http://www.amazon.com/Sticky-Rice-Steamer-Pot-Basket/dp/B00019MRRE

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