Magnolia Mochi: Mouthfuls of Mmmm…
I am tempted to create a Mochi song, simply because it makes me happy but since I’m tone deaf, I will be satisfied with telling the world—or at least you guys—about how yummy Magnolia Mochi is.
Traditional mochi is a Japanese rice cake made with glutinous rice. Polished glutinous rice is washed then cooked, after which, it’s pounded to make the pliable, moldable mochi. A special kind of mochi called daifuku has various sweet fillings, like anko (red bean paste). It is then rolled into a soft ball, then dusted with cornstarch so they won’t stick. Daifuku is yummy. There’s a play between the bland yet soft and gummy mochi and the sweet and pasty anko.
Still, can you imagine biting into a daifuku and being greeted by a mouthful of smooth, creamy ice cream? That’s exactly what Magnolia’s Mochi is. Mochi stuffed with ice cream. It’s available in two variants, ube and sesame. I tried the sesame and was quite happy with it. The mochi was thin, soft and flexible, holding the ice cream in without overpowering it, thanks to the relatively thin layer. The ice cream was creamy, sweet and reminiscent of green tea.
I’ve eaten Magnolia’s Mochi twice—one time after walking under the sun, making the ice cream center soft and the second time after refreezing the mochi. I like it best slightly melted, with the texture and consistency of soft serve ice cream. It gives the mochi a softer bite, allowing you to appreciate the gentle gumminess of the outer coating, while giving you a cold, creamy burst of flavor that gently spreads a velvety blanket on your tongue.
At PhP 9.95 per piece, it’s not the cheapest ice cream candy option out there, as I’m sure some people will opt to pop it in their mouth whole. Also, it’s still cheaper than other Mochi Ice Cream snacks (like Haagen Daaz). Despite the small size, it packs a flavorful punch that plays with flavors and textures so for me, I find it well worth it. I highly recommend grabbing a couple then stuffing it in your refrigerator’s chiller, rather than the freezer for that soft mochi experience.
Related posts: |
|
*naglalaway* nomnomnom
Di pa ako nakakakita niyan. May nakita lang akong ads but not the actual mochi ;_; saan meron?
Wow! You make me hungry. I love love love love x 30 sesame mochis, especially if it’s made by my mom. I love peanut mochis, too, if my mom makes it. But, if somebody out there makes mochi like my mom, I’ll be most faithful costumers in the world.
thanks for the heads-up:)
will check out magnolia’s freezers ASAP.
That looks awesome. I’m going to go look for that this weekend.
ooh! i love rice cakes. rice cakes with ice cream sounds interesting. will definitely look for this on the next grocery trip. :o)
I’ve never seen this brand, but I’ve had ice cream mochi before! It’s very good! I like the green tea, mango, and vanilla flavors…Yumm!
Awww, I love this, too, but I can’t seem to find it in the groceries I frequent…
come on - sing it!
Hi! i love your blog! I just want to ask if you have any suggestions where i can get cute and good bento lunchbox here in the Philippines? thanks!
mmm….i haven’t see them around yet.
haven’t seen this around either…san kaya meron?
@myrya
Nomnomnom is right!
@Clair
Sa Rustan’s Fresh ako bumili. Bad trip nga e, wala sa Makati Supermarket sa Alabang—dun ako grocery e. I want to buy a big box.
@Nancy
Homemade? Wow, that sounds fantastic. I saw a recipe for Homemade Mochi Ice Cream somewhere. I definitely want to try it. Does your mom make the ice cream version or the classic traditional version?
@CyNurse
Hope you find some. They really should make distribution more widespread.
@aoitenshi
Tanong mo kay berrymix, I saw it first in one of her bentos months ago pa.
@TonyLou
It is! It’s definitely Omnomnomnom material.
@Heather
It’s a local brand and I think the only locally made Mochi Ice Cream. I’m envy you though, I imagine Mango and Green Tea would make such yummy mochi ice cream!
@Leki
Lemme know where you find some. I want to buy them in bulk! Not practical to do when I buy at Rustan’s since I can’t bring it home.
@Lisa
You don’t know what you’re asking for! I’m the world’s lousiest offkey singer
@Ro
Thankies! I usually buy my boxes from Japanese groceries, 88 peso stores, and surprise! SM Department store!
@Ms.____2 Be!
They really should make distro more widespread. As it is, the only store I know which stocks it is Rustan’s Fresh. Sayang naman cause it’s really nyummy.
@Tara
So far, Rustan’s Fresh ko lang nakita e. I wish meron sa ATC. I want to stockpile them!
where’d you get it?
I wish I had someone that sold these here! They look so very yummy!
@toni
So far, Rustan’s fresh pa lang nakita ko. Sa Gbelt 1
@Jaguarrior (Anastey)
Where are you based? Have you tried special shops? I know Hagen Daaz makes mochi ice cream. Not the same brand (more luxurious definitely!) but at least the same concept
no specialty shops here
I live in a medium sized oklahoma town, but next time I go to OKC i’ll check there!
I hope i can find that ice cream
Are you up to experimenting?
I actually found a how-to online, it might be worth a shot. I’ve been meaning to try it myself but just can’t find the time.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2041584_mochi-ice-cream.html
If you do try it, let me know how it turns out
Wow, I am definitely heading to Rustan’s Fresh tomorrow! It’s interesting for Magnolia to come up with a “mochi” product in the Philippines. Though it’s far from the original mochi in Japan, the ice cream filling gives it a nice touch!
My fiancee is Japanese, she should find this interesting.
I have to say I admire them for trying. Plus it’s always nice to have two options, the original mochi (adzuki-filled daifuku is love!) and this ice cream variant.