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Mochi is a delicious Japanese rice cake. Making mochi using a microwave is not only easy, but very fast to make. This recipe allows improvising on substitutions if you don't have the correct ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups mochiko or rice flour
- 1½ cups water
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- Potato, tapioca or corn starch, for dusting
- Food coloring, if you wish to have colored mochi. Traditionally made in green, or pink.
- Note: The basic ratio of mochiko to water is 1:1. Use more water for softer mochi; less water for firmer mochi.
Steps
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Measure and pour the water, sugar, and rice flour into a bowl. If you want to color your mochi, drop 3 to 4 drops of food coloring into the bowl. Combine everything until it's a smooth paste, but don't over mix it. [1] X Research source -
Get a microwaveable container or small bundt pan and lightly coat it with cooking spray. You can also use a microwavable glass pan.Advertisement -
Pour the mochi mixture into the sprayed container. Put plastic wrap over the top to keep in as much moisture as possible. The plastic wrap will rise while you microwave the mochi, and it is completely normal. -
Microwave it for 1-2 minutes at a time. Check for even cooking. Cook for another 1-2 minutes at a time until the mochi is semi-transparent. It is best to check every 1-2 minutes as it is very easy to overcook the mochi especially in a high power (i.e., 1200 watt) microwave oven. Cut around the edges. [2] X Research source -
Let it cool down in the microwave for about 5 to 10 minutes. [3] X Research source -
Add a good handful of potato, tapioca or corn starch on a plate or pan. [4] X Research source -
Flip the mochi on the starched surface. [5] X Research source
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Use a plastic knife to cut the mochi into pieces and cover the pieces with the starch. Optionally, roll the pieces into balls before coating.
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QuestionCan I use butter instead of cooking spray?Community AnswerButter would likely impart a buttery taste to the mochi. You could try something more neutral, like plain cooking oil, instead.
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QuestionCan I use powdered sugar instead of corn starch?Community AnswerYes, but keep in mind that the mochi will be much sweeter.
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QuestionApproximately how many mochi does this recipe make?Community AnswerThe recipe makes about 10 mochi, so if you want to make more, you can make the double of the recipe.
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Tips
- Treats, such as bean paste or strawberries, can be molded into the mochi. You may need to lessen the microwave timing in order to achieve a doughier mochi.Thanks
- This contains about 1200 calories per batch.Thanks
- Plastic knives from McDonald's or any other fast food restaurant are excellent for cutting.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Cooking spray
- Microwaveable container
- Plate or pan
- Bowl
- Plastic wrap
- Plastic knife
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