Description
Learn how to make delicious Milk Mochi at home with this easy microwave recipe. These chewy, bite-sized treats are a popular Japanese dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Mochi:
- 1 cup mochiko (glutinous rice flour)
Milk Mixture:
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Additional:
- Cornstarch or potato starch for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Mochi Mix: In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk mochiko, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Microwave: Stir well and continue microwaving in 30-second intervals until thick and translucent (about 2–3 minutes total).
- Cool and Shape: Cool slightly, dust surface with starch, turn out the mixture, cut into pieces, and shape as desired.
- Serve: Enjoy your homemade Milk Mochi at room temperature.
Notes
- Infuse milk with matcha, cocoa powder, or fruit puree for flavored variations.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
