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Writer's pictureParisa Behboodi

How to Make Delicious Mochi: A Complete Guide

Updated: Feb 28, 2023


A plate of homemade Mochi with various colors and flavors.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with our homemade Mochi recipe!

Mochi is a popular Japanese dessert that's typically made with glutinous rice flour and sweet fillings like red bean paste or fruit. It has a unique texture that's soft and chewy on the outside with a sweet and creamy filling on the inside. While Mochi is commonly enjoyed during special occasions like New Year's Day, it's a delicious treat that can be enjoyed any time of the year.


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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup glutinous rice flour

  • 1/4 cup sugar

  • 3/4 cup water

  • Cornstarch or potato starch, for dusting

Nutrition Value:

  • Calories: 98 kcal

  • Carbohydrates: 22 g

  • Protein: 1 g

  • Fat: 0 g

  • Fiber: 0 g

  • Sugar: 7 g

  • Sodium: 2 mg

Allergic Information:

  • This recipe contains glutinous rice flour, which may not be suitable for those with gluten allergies. It also may contain other allergens depending on the fillings used.

Time of Preparing:

  • Preparation time: 15 minutes

  • Cooking time: 2 minutes

  • Total time: 17 minutes

Serving Size:

  • This recipe makes about 10-12 pieces of mochi, depending on the size.

Instructions:

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, mix together the glutinous rice flour and sugar.

  2. Gradually add water to the bowl while stirring the mixture with a spatula or wooden spoon.

  3. Once the mixture becomes a sticky dough, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave it on high for 1 minute.

  4. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir the dough with a spoon or spatula. Cover the bowl again and microwave it for another 30 seconds.

  5. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir the dough until it becomes smooth.

  6. Dust a work surface with cornstarch or potato starch.

  7. Transfer the mochi dough to the work surface and knead it for about 5 minutes until it becomes soft and stretchy.

  8. Roll out the mochi dough with a rolling pin until it's about 1/4 inch thick.

  9. Use a cookie cutter or a knife to cut out small circles or squares from the dough.

  10. Wrap your desired filling with the mochi dough and shape it into a ball or other desired shape.

  11. Coat the mochi balls in more cornstarch or potato starch to prevent sticking.

  12. Serve and enjoy!

Hands holding a ball of Mochi dough with a scoop of filling in the center
Get ready to impress your friends with your Mochi-making skills!

To make the mochi dough, you'll need to mix together glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water. The mixture is microwaved until it becomes a sticky dough and then kneaded until it becomes soft and stretchy. From there, you can cut out circles or squares from the dough and wrap them around your desired filling. Some popular fillings include red bean paste, strawberry jam, or even ice cream!


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