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Homemade milk mochi recipe balls dusted with cornstarch on a white marble counter, captured from above in natural light for a real homemade look.

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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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Cooling 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

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)

Method
 

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually add milk and water, whisking until smooth.
  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap (vented) and microwave for 1 minute. Stir well, then microwave two more 1-minute intervals, stirring between each.
  3. When the mixture becomes translucent and stretchy, let it cool for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Dust a work surface with potato starch. Transfer the dough and dust the top with starch to prevent sticking.
  5. Divide the dough into 8–10 pieces and roll into smooth balls with your hands.
  6. Allow the mochi balls to cool for 15 minutes. Brush off excess starch.
  7. 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.