Mochi Balls
Indulge in the chewy, pillowy delight of homemade Mochi Balls, a Japanese-inspired treat that's as fun to make as it is to eat! Featuring a soft and stretchy dough made from glutinous rice flour and a perfectly sweet red bean paste (anko) filling, this recipe offers the perfect balance of texture and flavor. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a microwave-friendly cooking process, these handheld desserts are surprisingly easy to create. Each bite-sized piece is expertly dusted with cornstarch to prevent stickiness, making them an irresistible snack or dessert you can enjoy at room temperature or chilled. Perfect for fans of Asian desserts or adventurous bakers looking to try mochi without the hassle of special equipment, these Mochi Balls are a delicious way to explore a beloved culinary tradition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 160 grams Glutinous rice flour
- 50 grams Granulated sugar
- 240 milliliters Water
- 30 grams Cornstarch
- 200 grams Red bean paste (anko)
Instructions
Start by preparing the filling for your mochi balls. Divide the red bean paste into 10 equal portions and roll each portion into a small ball. Place these in the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up while you prepare the mochi dough.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and granulated sugar. Gradually add the water while stirring continuously, ensuring there are no lumps and the mixture is smooth.
Cover the bowl loosely with microwave-safe plastic wrap and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Carefully remove the bowl and stir the mixture well.
Re-cover the bowl and microwave in additional 1-minute increments, stirring after each session, for a total of 4 minutes or until the dough becomes thick and translucent.
Dust a clean surface generously with cornstarch. Pour the hot mochi dough onto the surface and use a spatula to spread it into a rectangular shape about 1/4 inch thick. Allow it to cool slightly.
Once the dough is cool enough to handle, dust your hands with cornstarch and cut the dough into 10 equal pieces.
Using your hands, flatten one piece of mochi dough into a disc. Place a red bean ball in the center. Carefully fold the edges of the mochi over the filling, pinching the edges together to seal. Repeat this process with the remaining dough and filling.
Dust each mochi ball with a little more cornstarch to prevent sticking.
Serve the mochi balls at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy your delightful homemade mochi balls!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1453 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 333.0 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 126.0 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1057 mg | 22% | |
*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.
