Here’s a simple, mochi recipe you can make at home. Ingredients ————— 1 cup glutinous rice flour (also called sweet rice flour) 1 cup water ¼ cup sugar Cornstarch or potato starch (for dusting) Optional fillings: ——————— Sweet red bean paste Nutella Ice cream (freeze scoops first) Instructions ——————— 1. Mix the batter In a microwave‑safe bowl, whisk together glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water until smooth. It should look like a thin, white batter. 2. Microwave the mochi Cover the bowl loosely with cling film or a plate. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, then microwave again for 1 minute. Stir again — it will start getting sticky. Microwave for 30–60 more seconds until the mixture becomes thick, shiny, and stretchy. 3. Prepare your workspace Dust a clean surface with cornstarch so the mochi doesn’t stick. Scoop the hot mochi onto the starch and let it cool for a few minutes. 4. Shape the mochi Dust your hands with starch. Flatten small pieces of mochi into circles. Add your filling (bean paste, Nutella, or ice cream). Pinch the edges together to seal, then flip seam‑side down. 5. Serve Eat fresh, or chill in the fridge for a firmer texture.
