Kabocha Manju

How to make Kabocha Manju

Ingredients:
Dough:

•1 1/3 cup of wheat flour
•1 teaspoon of baking powder
•1/4 cup of sugar
•2 teaspoons of matcha powder
•1/4 - 1/3 cup of water

For Filling:

•250 grams of kabocha, seeds removed and peeled
•2 tablespoons of sugar
•2 tablespoons of honey


1.Cut kabocha into small pieces and steam about 10 minutes or until softened.
2.Mash kabocha in a bowl and add sugar and honey.
3.Shift flour, baking powder, matcha and sugar into a bowl. Add water and knead the dough.
4.Divide dough into 8 pcs. and flatten by hands. Put kabocha filling in the center of the dough and wrap it with the dough to make a round. Repeat this process.
5.Preheat a steamer. Place manju in the steamer and steam over high heat for about 10 minutes.