Japanese mochi has become a beloved treat worldwide. The good news is that crafting mochi in your own kitchen can be a fun culinary adventure. Here’s the perfect recipe to create your own mochi from scratch.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of glutinous rice flour (also known as sweet rice flour)
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 cup of water
- Potato starch or cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
- Combine glutinous rice flour and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl. Gradually add water while stirring until you have a smooth mixture.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a small vent for steam to escape. Microwave the mixture on high for 1-2 minutes until it turns translucent and dough-like. Stir every 30 seconds for even cooking.
- Let the mochi dough cool until it’s warm to the touch and manageable.
- Dusting a clean surface and your hands with potato starch or cornstarch. This will prevent the dough from sticking. Transfer the mochi to the dusted surface.
- Gently knead the mochi, adding more starch as needed to keep it from sticking. Aim for a smooth, elastic consistency.
- Shape the mochi into balls, squares, or your preferred forms.
- And that’s it! Enjoy your homemade mochi immediately or store it in an airtight container.
