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Can I use butter instead of cooking spray?

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Butter would likely impart a buttery taste to the mochi. You could try something more neutral, like plain cooking oil, instead.

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Can I use powdered sugar instead of corn starch?

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Yes, but keep in mind that the mochi will be much sweeter.

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Approximately how many mochi does this recipe make?

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The recipe makes about 10 mochi, so if you want to make more, you can make the double of the recipe.

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Exactly how long should I microwave it for?

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2:30 minutes, but that depends on your microwave. The more voltage it has, the less time you need to put it on.

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How do I store mochi?

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You can store mochi in an air tight container in your kitchen, which will keep for about 24 hours, or in the freezer, which should keep it fresh for a few weeks.

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Can I use cocoa powder or sugar instead of cornstarch?

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Yes, but as said above, keep in mind that will change the taste.

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How many pieces does this recipe make?

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It makes about 10, but you could double the recipe for more, or halve the recipe for less.

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Do I have to knead it once it has cooled down?

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No. Just simply roll it out, cut out some circles or squares and make your mochi.

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Can I add chocolate to the microwave mochi?

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You could mix in cocoa powder to make it chocolate flavored, or maybe try chocolate syrup. If you tried to add chocolate chips they would burn.

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Do I have to use sugar to make mochi?

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No. I don't use sugar and it turns out fine. If you use ice cream it will be sweet enough.

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How many calories does microwave mochi have?

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The microwave mochi has 1200 calories per batch, and since this recipe makes 10, it would be approximately 120 calories per mochi.

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Can I substitute flour for the cornstarch?

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You could, but it would change the taste and texture.

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Could I substitute the corn starch with icing sugar?

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Yes, but it would probably be too sweet, and if you didn't use as much sugar, it would change the texture.

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Can I add flavors to my microwave mochi?

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Yes, you can add flavor extracts, or something like cocoa powder would work to flavor your mochi.

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What texture should the mochi have when it comes out of the microwave?

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It should be slightly sticky, not too firm or runny. If it's too firm, add water and microwave for 10 seconds longer. If it's too runny, just put it in the microwave and warm it up for another 20 to 30 seconds.

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Am I supposed to use powdered or normal sugar?

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Regular sugar, not powdered.

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Would it be possible to make ice cream mochi using this method, or do I need to use a different recipe?

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This recipe would work fine. Just roll out the mochi, cut it into circles, and wrap the circles around a scoop of ice cream.

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Can I use regular flour?

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No, the mochi won't form in the right way. Mochiko flour, specifically glutinous, is what gives the mochi it's signature texture. Regular flour simply won't work.

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How much extra sugar can I add before the dough becomes too runny or too thick?

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It depends on how much water you add, for the lost part. Adding a lot of sugar may make it very sweet (with the texture of the mochi, that might not taste good). Lots of water can make the mochi soft, while little water makes it firmer.

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