Comments on: Meyer Lemon Mochi Bars

By: Tokyo Terrace

Tokyo Terrace — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:57:56 +0000

This is a fabulous recipe! I love it. I wish I had a bag of Meyer Lemons to experiment with- you lucky duck I’ve been trying some various things with mochi lately and I have been surprised at how versatile it can be. This is a perfect example!

By: Azusa

Azusa — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:24:38 +0000

B, Thanks for letting me know how it went! I’m glad you liked it and hope it was a good Valentine’s Day treat.

By: B

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:03:37 +0000

i actually added the flour too early – i put it in the lemon mixture in the saucepan, so it got heated in the saucepan. everything (the mochiko, i assume) started getting super thick, so i quickly turned off the heat and put it over the crust! it turned out ok, but the curd was not as firm as i think it should have been after it baked – but it was still delicious. i like it better than regular lemon bars – like you said, the mochi takes the edge off. thanks again!

By: Azusa

Azusa — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 04:14:58 +0000

B, thank you for catching the exclusion of the mochiko! I’ve revised the recipe above. Yes, you did it right—mix the mochiko into the curd along with the milk or heavy cream. Please let me know what you think and I’d love to hear if you modified the recipe in any way!

By: B

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:37:29 +0000

i’m not sure if i missed it but when do you add the mochiko flour? i realized it wasn’t there as i made this tonight! i added it to the pan while i heated the lemon curd. so it got heated and super thick – not sure i did this right! it’s in the oven right now so we’ll see what happens.

By: Azusa

Azusa — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:55:06 +0000

B, this recipe doesn’t use too much mochiko—it’s more firm than a standard lemon bar, but not chewy (or not as chewy as I would’ve liked!) the way baked mochi recipes tend to be. However, the mochiko does take the edge off and still maintains its texture, even after a few days. You don’t have to refrigerate unless keeping for several days. Hope you like the recipe and have a Happy Valentine’s Day!

Mary, I envy your easy access to a bountiful Meyer lemon tree!

By: B

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 04:12:21 +0000

i just found your site and i’m so excited to try your recipes, esp. the mochi ones! my husband loves lemon bars so i’m going to try this recipe for v-day. if i make them the night before, should i refrigerate these or just leave them out? thanks!

By: food librarian

food librarian — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:32:51 +0000

Awesome!!! What a great idea!!! I have lots of mochiko left over from mochi making with the family at New Years and my dad has a tree full of Meyer lemons. Sounds like a perfect plan! – mary

By: Lana Lei

Lana Lei — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:44:01 +0000

Ah-mazing post.

Mochi and meyer lemon bars? Together? Genius idea!