Japanese Mochi Recipe – Japanese Special
Japanese Mochi is a chewy, sweet rice cake made from mochiko (sweet rice flour). The dough is steamed and then shaped into small pieces, often enjoyed plain or with various fillings. It’s a versatile treat that can be served as a dessert or snack.
- Prep Time30 min
- Cook Time50 min
- Perform Time20 min
- Total Time1 hr 40 min
Japanese Mochi Ingredients:
- 1 cup mochiko (sweet rice flour)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Cornstarch (for dusting)
How to make Japanese Mochi:
Prepare the Mixture: In a bowl, mix 1 cup mochiko and 1/4 cup sugar.
Gradually add 1/2 cup water, stirring until smooth.
Steam the Dough: Transfer the mixture to a heatproof dish or bowl.
Steam over boiling water for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the dough is translucent and cooked through.
Cool and Shape: Allow the mochi dough to cool slightly until it’s manageable.
Dust a surface with cornstarch. Turn out the dough and knead briefly, dusting with more cornstarch as needed.
Divide into small pieces and shape into balls or discs.
Serve: Coat mochi pieces with additional cornstarch to prevent sticking.
