Homemade Mochi (Sweet Rice Cakes)
Homemade Mochi (Sweet Rice Cakes)
Easy Microwave Mochi Recipe
Let’s make delicious, chewy white mochi filled with sweet red bean paste. This recipe makes it simple and quick!
Mochi Ingredients- 450g glutinous rice flour
- 450g water (equal to rice flour)
- 1.5 to 2 cups sugar (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- Red bean paste (filling)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the sweet filling for your mochi: the red bean paste. Divide the red bean paste into portions of about 40g each and roll them into neat balls. This amount of filling is perfect for the 450g of glutinous rice flour, which will yield about 14-15 mochi cakes.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the mochi dough. In a bowl, combine 450g of glutinous rice flour, an equal amount of water (450g), 1.5 to 2 cups of sugar (feel free to adjust the sweetness to your liking), and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Whisk everything together thoroughly until there are no lumps and you have a smooth batter. Ensuring the rice flour and water are fully incorporated is key for a good texture.
Step 3
Once the batter is ready, cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 4 minutes and 30 seconds to 5 minutes. After the first cooking, the exterior may appear cooked, but the interior might still be a bit raw. Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave, stir the batter well with a spatula, re-cover with plastic wrap, and microwave again for about 4 more minutes. You’ll need two rounds of microwave cooking.
Step 4
After the second microwave cooking, your mochi will be transformed into a delightfully chewy rice cake! While it’s still hot, use a sturdy spatula or spoon to vigorously knead and mix the dough. Kneading the mochi will enhance its chewy texture, making it wonderfully elastic. This step is crucial for achieving that signature mochi chewiness.
Step 5
It’s time to add the filling! Take a portion of the mochi dough, sized appropriately to enclose the red bean paste filling. Flatten it gently in your palm to create a small disc.
Step 6
Carefully place the prepared red bean paste ball in the center of the flattened mochi dough. Then, gently gather the edges of the dough upwards and around the filling, like closing a small pouch. Pinch and seal the seams securely to ensure the red bean paste stays neatly tucked inside. Your beautiful mochi is now complete!
Step 7
The finished mochi boasts an incredibly satisfying chewy texture that stretches wonderfully. The delightful sweetness of the red bean filling combined with the soft, chewy mochi makes for a truly special treat.
Step 8
Enjoy these delicious mochi with their generous red bean filling! For variations, you can also add nuts, dried fruits, or fresh fruit inside the mochi for a unique twist. Enjoy your homemade mochi!
