The Perfect Mochi
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients
glutinous rice flour (dry)
200 g
water (room temperature)
180 ml
granulated sugar (dry)
50 g
corn starch (dry)
100 g
Fillings (choose one)
red bean paste (prepared)
200 g
fresh strawberries (whole, dry)
12 piece
peanut butter (smooth)
120 g
Instructions
Prepare fillings
Shape fillings into small balls and freeze if needed
Mix mochi dough
Combine glutinous rice flour, water, and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl
Cook dough in microwave
Microwave on high for 2 minutes, stir thoroughly, then microwave for another 2 minutes until dough is slightly opaque and snaps off the spoon
Prepare work surface
Dust work surface generously with corn starch
Wrap mochi around fillings
Take a portion of warm dough, flatten it, place filling in center, and carefully seal the edges to form a smooth ball
Original recipe
Storage
Freeze rather than refrigerate if not eating within 2 days. Defrost on countertop for 1 hour or 20 minutes for ice cream fillings
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