03/14/2025Bites, to give - Desserts

Simple matcha mochis

Name: Simple matcha mochis
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6-8 mochis
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 150 g glutinous rice flour; 60 g sugar; 250 mL water; 1 tsp matcha; 4 tbsp cornstarch

Gluten-free Oven-free Blender-free Low budget Picnic Autumn / Winter Spring / Summer Asian cuisine

For: 6-8 mochisDifficulty: EasyPreparation: 15 minCooking: 5 min

It was my first time making homemade mochis, and I kind of eyeballed the proportions just to match the cup measurements for each ingredient 😅 So, for once, this is a bit of a work in progress! If you’re experienced with mochi-making, feel free to share your best techniques! Do you make them with whole glutinous rice, pounding it after cooking, or do you use glutinous rice flour? Do you knead the dough with a stand mixer?

Either way, it’s super easy and quick to make! I personally preferred the filled ones—so more like daifuku—so I’m excited to try making lots of different homemade versions.

Servings

Ingredients

Cups

-glutinous rice flour 150 (g)
-sugar 60 (g)
-water 250 (mL)
-matcha 1 (tsp)
-cornstarch 4 (tbsp)

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Steps

In a bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour and sugar. Gradually add the water while whisking until you get a smooth, lump-free batter.
Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and cook while whisking constantly. After 4-5 minutes, it will thicken significantly and become hard to whisk. Switch to a spatula to continue cooking and drying out the dough for about 4 more minutes.
Remove from heat and add the matcha. Mix well until the dough is evenly colored, then let it cool slightly.
Dust your work surface with cornstarch and place the dough on it. Divide it into 6 to 8 small portions. Shape them into little balls and place them in paper cups.