Irresistible Microwave Mochi Delight

A microwave mochi recipe for this Japanese dessert made with sweet rice flour. More varied and interesting flavors are available as well.

Recipe Details

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

Ingredients

  • 1 ½cupsmochiko (glutinous rice flour)

  • 1 ½cupswater

  • 1 ¼cupswhite sugar, divided

  • 2dropsdistilled white vinegar

  • ½cuppotato starch

  • ¼teaspoonsalt

Cooking Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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 Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe25
Calories83
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
0g
0%
Sodium
24mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%
Dietary Fiber
0g
1%
Total Sugars
10g
Protein
1g
Calcium
2mg
0%
Iron
0mg
1%
Potassium
8mg
0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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