Delicious Simple Recipe for Mochi (Recipe for Mochi An)
Prepare to delight your taste buds with this traditional Japanese sweet treat – Mochi! This recipe, part of our "New Year's, Japanese Style" series, offers a delectable twist on the Basic Savory Mochi, perfect for wrapping around your favourite ice cream.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups of Mochiko (glutinous rice flour)
- ½ teaspoon of kosher salt
- 1/3 cup of water
- ¼ cup of granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons of light corn syrup
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the Mochiko and salt, forming the mochiko mixture.
- In a medium saucepan, bring together the water, sugar, and corn syrup. Heat over medium-high heat until the sugar dissolves, which should take about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Make a well in the center of the mochiko mixture and pour in the sugar syrup.
- Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic, which usually takes around 4 to 5 minutes. Once formed, shape the dough into 3-inch circles, each 1/8 inch thick.
- Flatten the circles and dust them with mochiko. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Tips and Notes
- Form the mochi immediately after making the dough for the best texture.
- If you have leftover mochi, you can toast them under the broiler for a few minutes.
- This recipe has a difficulty level of hard.
- The total active time for this recipe is 55 minutes.
- Mochiko is a type of glutinous rice flour commonly found in Japan, available at Asian markets. It's distinct from katakuriko, which is potato starch often used in Japanese cooking.
Storage
- The mochi can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator or freezer. If stored in the freezer, they can last for up to 7 days, but should be defrosted before using.
Enjoy the chewy goodness of these sweet mochi circles, and let them add a touch of authentic Japanese flavour to your celebrations!
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