Description
Learn how to make delicious sweet Japanese Mochi at home with this easy recipe. Perfectly chewy and satisfying, you’ll love this traditional treat!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mochiko (240 ml)
- 3/4 cup water (180 ml)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar (300 g)
- 3/4 cup water (180 ml)
- Katakuriko potato starch (or cornstarch)
- Anko sweet red bean paste (optional)
- Green Tea Ice Cream (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the Mochiko with 3/4 cup of water in a heat-resistant bowl, stirring thoroughly. If the mixture seems too dry, add extra water one tablespoon at a time.
- Place the bowl with the Mochiko mixture in a steamer and steam for 20 minutes.
- Simultaneously, heat 3/4 cup of water and sugar in a medium saucepan until the sugar completely dissolves, forming a sugar syrup.
- Move the steamed Mochi into a saucepan and, over medium-low to low heat, incorporate the sugar syrup while stirring continuously. Keep cooking until the syrup is fully absorbed and the Mochi turns sticky, ensuring it does not burn.
- Remove the hot Mochi from the saucepan and place it onto a baking sheet generously covered with cornstarch. Mold and slice according to your preference.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, use Katakuriko potato starch for dusting the Mochi instead of cornstarch.
- Add a dollop of Anko sweet red bean paste inside the Mochi for a traditional and sweet filling.
- Serve the Mochi with a scoop of Green Tea Ice Cream for a refreshing and flavorful dessert combination.
