In a microwaveable glass bowl (like Pyrex), mix mochiko flour, sugar, water and mugwort powder
Microwave this mixture on high for 2 minutes
Use a SOLID METAL spoon (wooden spoons might break!) to stir the cooked mochi so that the cooked and uncooked parts are evenly mixed
Microwave the mochi mixture again, this time for 1 minute. The resulting batter will be thick and slightly translucent.
Pour the cooked mochi onto the baking pan either sprinkled with starch or lightly greased with olive oil
Cut the mochi into 8 pieces using scissors
Fill each mochi with 1-2 Tbsp of sweetened red bean paste
Once sealed, press each mochi using either a flat spatula or the palm of your hands to flatten.
Fry the flattened mochi rounds over a non-stick skillet, or with a little bit of oil over medium heat, about 2 minutes on each side until golden
Enjoy!
Notes
*You can use 1 Tbsp of mugwort powder if you want a lighter colored and lighter flavored mugwort mochi. 2 Tbsp will result in a darker, more fragrant mugwort mochi.
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