A simple and delicious recipe for making traditional Japanese mochi at home with just a few ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour (mochiko) You can find this at Asian grocery stores or online.
- 3/4 cup water Room temperature.
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar Adjust to taste.
- 1/4 cup cornstarch For dusting to prevent sticking.
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, mix the glutinous rice flour and sugar. Gradually add water while stirring until smooth.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a small gap for steam to escape. Microwave for 2 minutes on high.
- Stir the mochi mixture well, then microwave for another 1-2 minutes or until the mixture becomes slightly translucent.
- Dust your work surface with cornstarch, and turn the hot mochi onto it. Be careful as it will be very hot.
- Dust your hands with cornstarch and flatten the mochi to your desired thickness.
- Cut into pieces using a knife or scissors dusted with cornstarch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 2mgSugar: 9gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg