How to Make Microwave Mochi

Measure and pour the water, sugar, and rice flour into a bowl., Get a microwaveable container or small bundt pan and lightly coat it with cooking spray., Pour the mochi mixture into the sprayed container., Microwave it for 1-2 minutes at a time.,Let...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Measure and pour the water

    If you want to color your mochi, drop 3 to 4 drops of food coloring into the bowl.

    Combine everything until it's a smooth paste, but don't over mix it.
  2. Step 2: and rice flour into a bowl.

    You can also use a microwavable glass pan., Put plastic wrap over the top to keep in as much moisture as possible.

    The plastic wrap will rise while you microwave the mochi, and it is completely normal. , Check for even cooking.

    Cook for another 1-2 minutes at a time until the mochi is semi-transparent.

    It is best to check every 1-2 minutes as it is very easy to overcook the mochi especially in a high power (i.e., 1200 watt) microwave oven.

    Cut around the edges.,,,, Optionally, roll the pieces into balls before coating.
  3. Step 3: Get a microwaveable container or small bundt pan and lightly coat it with cooking spray.

  4. Step 4: Pour the mochi mixture into the sprayed container.

  5. Step 5: Microwave it for 1-2 minutes at a time.

  6. Step 6: Let it cool down in the microwave for about 5 to 10 minutes.

  7. Step 7: Add a good handful of potato

  8. Step 8: tapioca or corn starch on a plate or pan.

  9. Step 9: Flip the mochi on the starched surface.

  10. Step 10: Use a plastic knife to cut the mochi into pieces and cover the pieces with the starch.

Detailed Guide

If you want to color your mochi, drop 3 to 4 drops of food coloring into the bowl.

Combine everything until it's a smooth paste, but don't over mix it.

You can also use a microwavable glass pan., Put plastic wrap over the top to keep in as much moisture as possible.

The plastic wrap will rise while you microwave the mochi, and it is completely normal. , Check for even cooking.

Cook for another 1-2 minutes at a time until the mochi is semi-transparent.

It is best to check every 1-2 minutes as it is very easy to overcook the mochi especially in a high power (i.e., 1200 watt) microwave oven.

Cut around the edges.,,,, Optionally, roll the pieces into balls before coating.

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