Microwave Mugwort Injeolmi (Rice Cake) Recipe

Here’s yet another variation of my microwave mugwort mochi, Mugwort Injeolmi. Injeolmi is a Korean variation of the mugwort mochi, and although both use pretty much the same ingredients, Injeolmi is served with a roasted soy bean powder, also known as kinako. They’re great served with honey, so I recommend you give them a try!

Ingredients Used to Make Mugwort Injeolmi (Rice Cake)

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• Glutinous Rice Flour – this goes by many names. You’ll see Glutinous Rice Flour and Mochiko Flour (my favorite brand) in Asian grocery stores, and Sweet White Rice Flour in most other stores. ***Please note that regular white rice flour or brown rice flour is NOT the same thing as glutinous rice flour!!!

Mugwort Powder – For this recipe, I used the powdered mugwort powder that I purchased on Amazon (here). While it’s always better to cook with the fresh herb, mugwort isn’t available all seasons so the powder is a great way to make these recipes without having to go to wait for the spring.

Sugar of choice – you can use any sugar or sugar-free substitute for this recipe. You can also use equal amounts of honey, or agave syrup. I don’t recommend maple syrup here since maple syrup has a distinct flavor that (in my opinion) doesn’t pair well with the mugwort Injeolmi.

Water – I used water, but you can also use almond milk or regular milk to add extra creaminess.

For the Injeolmi Coating, you’ll need:

• Kinako Powder – Kinako (or roasted soy bean powder) is a powder made from roasted soybeans that is commonly used in Japanese desserts. It has a nutty and sweet flavor, and often served with mochi, but kinako can also be used to make a variety of other desserts such as cakes, puddings, and sprinkled on ice cream.

Step by Step Guide

How to Store Mugwort Injeolmi (Rice Cake)

• The Mugwort Injeolmi taste best the day they are made, and can be kept covered, away from direct sunlight, and at room temperature for up to 24 hours.
• For longer storage, I would freeze the Injeolmi in a plastic freezer bag or an airtight container, then defrost at room temperature when ready to eat.
• The reason I don’t recommend storing them in the fridge is that rice cakes usually tend to develop a weird waxy, hard texture when stored in the fridge. So eat within a day or freeze for best results.

Final Tips

• Use a solid metal spoon (wooden spoons might break!) to stir the microwaved rice cake mixture so that the cooked and uncooked parts are evenly mixed
• Use a microwave-safe bowl, preferably glass like pyrex

More Mugwort Recipes (HERE)