Mochi Recipe (Make With Ease)

I wanna teach other methods along with the microwave too, but other methods as well so that you can taste mochi too.

Ingredients

For the Mochi Dough:

• 1 cup (160g) glutinous rice flour (Mochiko)

• ¾ cup (180ml) water

• ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

• Food coloring (optional)

For Dusting & Filling:

• ½ cup (60g) cornstarch or potato starch (to prevent sticking)

• ½ cup red bean paste, ice cream, or fruit (for filling, optional)

Before We Start

• Use glutinous rice flour (Mochiko) for the chewy texture.

• Keep your hands well-starched to prevent the dough from sticking.

• The microwave method is easiest, but steaming or stovetop methods work too.

Instructions

Make the Mochi Dough

Step 1: Use a simple bowl or a microwave-safe bowl. Add glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water. Mix until smooth. Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and place it in the microwave.

Cook the Dough

Step 2:

• Microwave Method: Heat on high for a minute, stir, then heat for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until thick and slightly translucent.

• Steaming Method: Pour the batter into a heatproof dish and steam for 15 minutes until set.

Shape the Mochi

Step 3: Dust a clean surface with cornstarch. Transfer the hot mochi dough onto the surface and sprinkle more cornstarch to prevent sticking.
Step 4: Flatten the dough and let it cool slightly.

Fill the Mochi & Wrap (Optional)

Step 5: Cut the dough into small circles.
Step 6: Place red bean paste, ice cream, or fruit in the center.
Step 7: Gently stretch and seal the edges to form a ball.

And it's done! Ready to eat your MOCHI! 

You can store it in an airtight container for 24 hours at room temperature.

Serve

Let's Serve Mochi

• Use ceramic plates

• Small trays (wooden or bamboo)

• Matcha green tea (hot or iced)

• Fresh fruits

• Sweet red bean paste

What Goes with Mochi?

For a side dish with mochi:

• Toasted nuts

• Sweet red bean paste

• Green tea or vanilla ice cream

• Shiratama dango (small glutinous rice dumplings)

And drinks:

• Matcha green tea (hot or iced)

• Coconut water or yuzu lemonade

• Milk tea (taro, Thai, or bubble)

• Hojicha (roasted green tea)

Recipes Related to Mochi

How to Make a 7-Step Mochi Cake?

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).

2. Sift 2 cups glutinous rice flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking powder in a bowl.

3. Add 1 cup milk, ½ cup melted butter, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla.

4. Stir until smooth.

5. Pour into a greased baking pan.

6. Bake for 45-50 minutes.

7. Let it cool before slicing.

How to Make 7-Step Mochi Doughnuts?

1. Mix 1 cup glutinous rice flour, ¼ cup sugar, ½ tsp baking powder in a bowl.

2. Add ½ cup milk, 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract.

3. Knead into a soft dough.

4. Roll into balls and shape into rings like doughnuts.

5. Deep-fry at 175°C (350°F) or over low to medium heat until golden.

6. Drain excess oil.

7. Coat with powdered sugar or chocolate glaze.

How to Make Chocolate Mochi?

1. Mix 1 cup glutinous rice flour, ¼ cup cocoa powder, ¼ cup sugar.

2. Add ¾ cup milk and stir.

3. Microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway.

4. Knead and dust with cornstarch.

5. Fill with chocolate ganache and shape into balls.

How to Make Butter Mochi?

1. Mix 2 cups glutinous rice flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking powder.

2. Add 1 cup coconut milk, ½ cup melted butter, 2 eggs.

3. Stir well and pour into a baking pan.

4. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 45-50 minutes.

How to Make Strawberry Mochi?

1. In a bowl, mix 1 cup glutinous rice flour, ¼ cup sugar.

2. Add ¾ cup water and stir.

3. Microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway.

4. Knead and dust with cornstarch.

5. Wrap around fresh strawberries and shape into balls.

Conclusion

Use a microwave-safe bowl if using the microwave method. If not, use a heatproof dish. Now, after selecting the dish, add glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water. Mix until smooth.

• Microwave method: Cover the bowl and place it in the microwave. Heat on high for 1 minute, stir, then heat for another 30 seconds to 1 minute until thick and slightly translucent.

• Steaming method: Steam for 15 minutes over medium flame.

Once done, dust the surface with cornstarch. Transfer the hot mochi there and sprinkle cornstarch over it too to prevent sticking. Flatten the dough and let it cool slightly.

Cut the dough into small circles. Place the bean paste, ice cream, or fruit in the center. Gently stretch and seal the edges to form a ball.

And done! It’s ready to eat. Enjoy it!

You can store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours only.

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