Mochi

Prep time: 15 min | Cook time: 10 min | Total time: 25 min | Servings: 8 pieces

Country of Origin

• Japan

Description

• Chewy, soft, and slightly sweet rice cakes made from pounded glutinous rice flour (mochiko), often filled with sweet red bean paste.

Presentation & How It's Eaten

• Served at room temperature as a tea-time snack or dessert, often dusted with potato starch to prevent sticking.

Ingredients

• 1 cup glutinous rice flour (mochiko)

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 3/4 cup water

• 1/2 cup sweet red bean paste (anko)

• Potato starch (for dusting)

Step-by-Step Directions

• Mix: In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk rice flour, sugar, and water until smooth.

• Cook: Cover and microwave for 2 minutes. Stir, then microwave for another 1 minute until translucent and sticky.

• Shape: Dust a surface with potato starch. Flatten the dough and cut into 8 pieces.

• Fill: Place a spoonful of anko in the center of each piece; pinch edges to seal into a ball.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: ~110 kcal | Total Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 5mg | Total Carbs: 25g | Fiber: 1g | Sugars: 8g | Protein: 2g