Easy Homemade Mochi: Traditional Japanese Rice Cake Recipe
Easy Mochi Recipe: Chewy Japanese Delight
Mochi is a beloved chewy Japanese dessert that brings the soft, pillowy texture of glutinous rice flour together with a sweet red bean paste center.
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Why You’ll Love This Mochi Recipe
- Authentic Japanese dessert experience at home
- Soft, chewy texture from glutinous rice flour
- Sweet, sticky red bean paste filling
- Simple ingredients you probably have on hand
Ingredients for Homemade Mochi
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 1 cup sweetened red bean paste
- Cornstarch for dusting
How to Make Mochi at Home
- Mix the dough: In a large microwave-safe bowl, whisk together glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap.
- Cook the mochi base: Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir gently, then microwave another 1 minute until the mixture turns slightly translucent and sticky.
- Dust and cool: Generously dust a clean work surface with cornstarch. Transfer the hot mochi dough onto it and let it cool just enough to handle (about 2 minutes).
- Portion the dough: Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a smooth ball using lightly oiled or dusted hands.
- Fill with red bean paste: Flatten each dough ball into a small disc. Place 1 tablespoon of sweetened red bean paste in the center, then bring the edges together to seal.
- Shape and finish: Gently roll each sealed ball to smooth out any seams. Dust with extra cornstarch to prevent sticking.
- Chill to set: Arrange mochi on a tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This helps firm up the chewy texture.
- Serve: Remove from fridge, let sit 5 minutes, then enjoy your homemade mochi!
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 183 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Sodium: 82 mg
- Fat: 0 g
Tips & Tricks for Perfect Mochi
- Use fresh glutinous rice flour for best chewiness.
- If the dough is too sticky, add a touch more cornstarch when shaping.
- Experiment with fillings: try matcha paste or chocolate for a twist.
- Store mochi in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Enjoy every bite of your homemade mochi.
Easy Mochi
Mochi are small Japanese cakes made with glutinous rice flour that have a soft, chewy outer layer and a deliciously sticky red bean paste filling.
Ingredients
Method
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, whisk together glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir gently, then microwave another 1 minute until the mixture turns slightly translucent and sticky.
- Dust a work surface with cornstarch. Transfer the hot dough onto it and let it cool just enough to handle.
- Divide the dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a smooth ball.
- Flatten each ball, place 1 tablespoon of red bean paste in the center, then seal and reshape into a ball.
- Dust with more cornstarch to prevent sticking.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set before serving.
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