Milk Mochi Recipe

Make soft, chewy, and creamy Japanese milk mochi at home in just 30 minutes! This simple homemade mochi recipe uses basic pantry ingredients to create irresistibly soft and bouncy treats that melt in your mouth.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 3

Cooling: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings: pieces

Calories: 70kcal

Cost: $3

Equipment

1 Microwave-safe mixing bowl
1 Whisk or fork
1 Rubber spatula
1 Plastic wrap or microwave cover
1 Bench scraper or sharp knife
1 Pastry brush
1 Digital kitchen scale (optional)

Ingredients

Main Dough

1 cup Glutinous rice flour Also called sweet rice flour; gives chewy texture
0.5 cup Whole milk For creamy flavor
0.25 cup Granulated sugar Adjust for sweetness
2 tablespoon Cornstarch Helps soften texture
0.25 cup Water Adjust batter consistency
1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor

For Coating & Optional Garnish

0.5 cup Potato starch or cornstarch For coating and dusting
2 tablespoon Sweetened condensed milk Optional; for extra richness

Instructions

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add milk and water, whisking until smooth.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap (vented) and microwave for 1 minute. Stir well, then microwave two more 1-minute intervals, stirring between each.
When the mixture becomes translucent and stretchy, let it cool for 2–3 minutes.
Dust a work surface with potato starch. Transfer the dough and dust the top with starch to prevent sticking.
Divide the dough into 8–10 pieces and roll into smooth balls with your hands.
Allow the mochi balls to cool for 15 minutes. Brush off excess starch.
Drizzle with condensed milk or dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

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

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