Basic Mochi Dough Recipe

Mochi is made from glutinous rice flour and cornstarch, though some variations use rice or tapioca flour.  This simple recipe makes a versatile mochi dough that can be filled with your favorite ingredients, such as sweet red bean paste, mung bean, or even ice cream.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup glutinous rice flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp roasted soy flour, cornstarch, or sweet rice flour (for dusting)

Directions:

1.    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, cornstarch, sugar, and water.  Mix well until smooth.

2.    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for 2 minutes.

3.    Remove from the microwave and stir thoroughly.

4.    Return the bowl to the microwave and cook for another 2 minutes.

5.    Stir the dough until smooth.

6.    Transfer the dough onto a clean countertop lightly dusted with roasted flour.

7.    Knead the dough until smooth and no longer sticky.

 

Your mochi dough is now ready to be shaped and filled as desired!