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Overhead view of homemade matcha green tea mochi recipe balls on a white marble counter, dusted with cornstarch and slightly uneven for a natural, handmade look.

Matcha Green Tea Mochi Recipe

Soft, chewy, and lightly sweet — this Matcha Green Tea Mochi is an authentic Japanese dessert made with glutinous rice flour and real matcha powder. Ready in 30 minutes with simple ingredients and a perfectly earthy flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Rest & Shape Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mochi Dough
  • 1 cup Glutinous rice flour (mochiko) Gives mochi its chewy texture
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoon Matcha powder Use culinary-grade
  • ¾ cup Water Room temperature
  • ¼ cup Cornstarch For dusting to prevent sticking
For the Filling (Optional)
  • ½ cup Sweet red bean paste (anko) Traditional filling
  • Vanilla ice cream For matcha mochi ice cream
  • Strawberries Fresh fruit option

Equipment

  • 1 Microwave-safe mixing bowl Glass or ceramic preferred
  • 1 Whisk or fork For mixing smooth batter
  • 1 Plastic wrap To cover while microwaving
  • 1 Rolling surface White kitchen counter or cutting board
  • 1 Cookie cutter or knife For cutting shapes
  • 1 Small Offset Spatula Helps lift sticky dough easily

Method
 

  1. Mix glutinous rice flour, sugar, and matcha in a bowl. Gradually add water until smooth.
  2. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a small gap for steam.
  3. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, then microwave again for another minute until translucent.
  4. Dust surface with cornstarch, transfer mochi, and flatten to ¼ inch.
  5. Cut into squares or circles. Add 1 teaspoon of filling in center.
  6. Pinch edges to seal, roll gently into a ball, and dust with cornstarch.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.