Irresistible Copycat Mochi: 7 Delicious Ways to Enjoy
A quick and customizable microwave mochi recipe made with mochiko (sweet rice flour), sugar, and water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mochiko (sweet rice flour)
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- Potato starch or cornstarch, for dusting
- Fillings: sweet red bean paste (anko), small scoops of ice cream, fresh strawberries, Nutella, or peanut butter
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine mochiko, sugar, and water. Whisk until smooth and lump-free.
- Cover the bowl and microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir with a wet spatula. Repeat after 1 minute and again for 30-60 seconds until the dough becomes translucent.
- Dust a clean surface with potato starch or cornstarch.
- Transfer the hot mochi to the dusted surface and knead it briefly.
- Cut the mochi into 6–8 equal pieces.
- Flatten each piece, add a filling, and pinch the edges to seal it.
- If using ice cream, chill mochi in the freezer for 1–2 hours, otherwise serve fresh or refrigerate short-term.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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