Homemade Mochi Balls
Master the art of making **Homemade Mochi Balls** with this simple and satisfying recipe that brings the authentic taste of Japanese confections straight to your kitchen. Using just five key ingredients—glutinous rice flour, sugar, water, cornstarch, and optional red bean paste—this recipe creates irresistibly soft and chewy treats perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed plain or filled with sweet, luscious anko, these mochi balls are a delightful gluten-free dessert or snack. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick microwave-friendly cooking technique, you'll have these pillowy spheres ready in no time. Perfect for beginners and seasoned chefs alike, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of homemade sweets!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams glutinous rice flour (mochiko)
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 250 milliliters water
- 50 grams cornstarch
- 120 grams red bean paste (anko, optional)
Instructions
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine 200 grams of glutinous rice flour and 100 grams of granulated sugar.
Gradually add 250 milliliters of water to the dry mixture, stirring continuously until a smooth batter forms.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a small gap for venting.
Microwave the mixture on high for 2 minutes.
Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir the mixture vigorously. Cover it again and microwave for another 2 minutes.
Stir the dough once more, ensuring it thickens and becomes sticky. Microwave for an additional 1-2 minutes until the dough appears slightly translucent.
Generously dust your work surface with 50 grams of cornstarch to prevent sticking.
Transfer the hot dough onto the cornstarch-coated surface. Allow it to cool for a minute until it is safe to handle.
Dust your hands with cornstarch and knead the dough gently until it becomes smooth and pliable.
Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces, rolling each piece into a round ball shape.
If including filling, flatten each piece into a disc shape, place a teaspoon of red bean paste in the center, and wrap the dough around the filling, pinching the seams to seal.
Roll the filled or plain mochi balls in additional cornstarch to keep them from sticking.
Store finished mochi balls in an airtight container and enjoy within a few days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 383.4 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 145.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 552 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
