Description
Discover the enchanting simplicity and heavenly texture of Milk Mochi, a delightful Japanese dessert that’s irresistibly soft and chewy. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create these pillowy morsels that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Glutinous Rice Flour (Mochiko)
- Milk
- Granulated Sugar
- Cornstarch (or other dusting starch)
- Kinako (Roasted Soybean Flour) – optional
- Cocoa Powder – optional
- Matcha Powder – optional
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – optional
Instructions
- Get Your Dusting Station Ready: Prepare a clean, flat surface by generously dusting it with cornstarch, kinako, or your chosen coating.
- Prepare Your Tools: Have a whisk, a heatproof mixing bowl, a rubber spatula (dusted with cornstarch), and a sharp knife or kitchen shears ready.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In your heatproof mixing bowl, add the glutinous rice flour and granulated sugar. Whisk to combine thoroughly.
- Whisk in Milk: Gradually pour in the milk while continuously whisking until the batter is completely smooth.
- First Microwave Interval: Cover your bowl loosely with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Stir Vigorously: Carefully remove the bowl and stir the mixture vigorously from the edges to the center until smooth.
- Second Microwave Interval: Cover again and microwave on high for another 1 minute.
- Repeat Stirring: Remove and stir vigorously again until it becomes thicker and more translucent.
- Final Microwave Intervals: Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is thick, glossy, and stretchy.
- Transfer to Dusting Surface: Scrape the hot, cooked mochi mixture onto your generously dusted surface.
- Dust and Flatten: Dust the top of the mochi with more cornstarch and gently pat or roll out to your desired thickness.
- Cut into Pieces: Using your dusted knife or kitchen shears, cut the mochi into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Coat Thoroughly: Transfer each piece to a bowl with more of your chosen coating and gently toss to ensure it's fully coated.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: For a richer flavor, use whole milk. You can also experiment with different coatings like kinako, cocoa, or matcha for added flavor.