Mochi

Name: Mochi
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 0
Ingredients: Glutinous rice flour 2.1 cups; Sugar 4 tbsp; Water ¾ cup; Strawberries to taste; Shredded coconut to taste; Sugar to taste

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492

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Energy Kcal 492
Carbohydrates g 100.5
of which sugars g 18.9
Protein g 7.7
Fats g 6.6
of which saturated fat g 5.3
Cholesterol mg 3.5
Sodium mg 4.9

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Makes: pieces
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Rosy Chin

Mochi is, you know, this incredible treat from Japan, really well-loved for its soft and chewy texture. Seriously, it's made with glutinous rice flour, and this traditional Japanese dessert has been around for like, centuries. You see it everywhere—street markets, family tables—it's everywhere. What makes mochi so unique is how the rice flour gets pounded into this stretchy dough. And can't go wrong with that texture. Originally part of New Year’s celebrations for good luck, mochi's become an anytime snack. Fill it, top it—whatever you want. Popular fillings? Fresh strawberries or Anko, which is a smooth and sweet bean paste. So so perfect with the tender rice cake.

Across Japan, there are all these different styles of mochi. You’ve got daifuku, filled with sweet goodness, or mochi ice cream—which is a game-changer—with mochi wrapping around cold and creamy ice cream. And look, some folks love red bean mochi, while others are into butter mochi or even mochi cookies. Honestly, the dough is pretty simple, but shaping and filling it? That's where the magic happens—fresh vibe all the way. This mix of tradition and creativity means endless options, always with that soft and slightly sticky feel. The thing is, the excitement comes from adapting a mochi recipe into something new, like trendy desserts such as mochi ice cream. Once you bite into that chewy, moist goodness, you'll see why people are all about this little rice cake. Whether it’s for a special occasion or just a snack, mochi is a simple yet special way to enjoy something truly unique.

INGREDIENTS

492

Calories per serving

Glutinous rice flour 2.1 cups (290 g)

Sugar 4 tbsp (50 g)

Water ¾ cup (180 g)

Strawberries to taste

Shredded coconut to taste

for decoration: Sugar to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Mochi

To prepare the mochi, first heat water in a saucepan and pour it boiling over the sugar 1. Add the rice flour 2 and mix with a whisk 3.

Once the ingredients are gathered 4, transfer the dough onto a work surface and knead 5 until it forms a homogeneous dough ball 6.

Take the dough ball and roll it out 7 to form logs, cut them into smaller pieces 8 9.

Make small chunks 10. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin 11 to create small discs 12.

Wash and dry the strawberries, then remove the stem 13. Wrap the strawberry with the dough disc 14 and seal the end 15.

You should obtain a cone shape resembling the strawberry 16. Boil the Mochi 17 for a few minutes until they float to the surface 18.

Then roll them in shredded coconut 1920. The mochi are ready to be enjoyed 21.

Storage

We recommend consuming the mochi immediately.

You can store them in the fridge in an airtight container for a couple of days.

Advice

To better fold the dough discs around the strawberries, slightly moisten your hands.

If you want sweeter mochi, sprinkle them with sugar before the shredded coconut.

Curiosity

Glutinous rice is a sweet and very sticky Asian rice, contrary to its name, it does not contain gluten.

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