Microwave Mochi

Description

A microwavable form of the Japanese dessert made with sweet rice flour. More varied and interesting flavors are available as well.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups mochiko (glutinous rice flour)
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 2 drops distilled white vinegar
  • ½ cup potato starch
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl
  2. mix together the mochiko
  3. 1 cup of sugar
  4. and water until well blended. Mix in the 2 drops of vinegar to soften. Pour into a microwave-safe dish
  5. and loosely cover with plastic. Microwave for 8 to 10 minutes on HIGH. Remove
  6. and let cool until cool enough to handle.
  7. In a small bowl
  8. combine the potato starch
  9. 1/4 cup sugar
  10. and salt. Turn the mochi out onto the plastic
  11. and cut into pieces using a plastic or wooden knife. Metal knives tend to stick too much. Roll the pieces in the potato starch mixture.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Servings: 25

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