How to Make Microwave Mochi - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mochi, a traditional Japanese rice cake, has been enjoyed for centuries as a sweet treat with a chewy and soft texture. It is often eaten during special occasions and celebrations in Japan, but it has also gained popularity worldwide as a beloved dessert. While traditional mochi is made by pounding steamed glutinous rice, modern cooks have developed quick and easy methods to make mochi at home.

One such method is making microwave mochi, which eliminates the need for pounding and steam...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups mochiko (glutinous rice flour)
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar, divided
  • 2 drops distilled white vinegar
  • ½ cup potato starch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 25

  • Mix together mochiko, water, and 1 cup sugar in a medium bowl until well blended. Mix in vinegar to soften. Pour into a microwave-safe dish and loosely cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove and let cool until cool enough to handle.
  • Combine potato starch, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Turn mochi out onto the plastic wrap and cut into 25 pieces using a plastic or wooden knife (metal knives tend to stick too much). Roll pieces in the potato starch mixture.
  • Nutrition

    83 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 24mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 2mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 8mg