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Quick & Easy Microwave Mochi

Whip up a batch of delightful, chewy mochi in mere minutes with this effortless recipe. Perfect for when you crave something sweet but are short on time, this method transforms a few simple ingredients into a traditional Japanese treat right in your microwave.
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: mochi
Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Mix together water/milk, sugar and glutinous rice flour. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 1 minute.
    microwave mochi
  • Remove from the microwave and mix the mixture together. The top and edges should be partially cooked but the center and bottom will most likely be raw. Cover and microwave at 30s intervals, mixing after each interval, until a thick and semi-transparent mixture forms. The total microwave time for me is about 2.5 minutes (1 minute then three 30s intervals).
  • After the last interval, mix the mixture, stretching and folding it over itself. This will help the steam to vent as well as even out the mixture. Let it cool uncovered until it is cool enough to handle ~2-5 minutes.
  • Generously dust your work surface with cornstarch (or another dusting flour/powder like kinako) and transfer the mochi to it. Dust the top with cornstarch and using your hands or a rolling pin, flatten the mochi to about 1/2" thick or to your desired thickness. Cut the mochi and dust with more cornstarch to prevent sticking.
    microwave mochi cutting process