Learn to make delicious microwave mochi cakes easily at home

Despite its seemingly intricate nature, this microwave mochi recipe allows for easy homemade preparation without compromising on flavor.

Mochi is a traditional Japanese rice cake that can be filled with either savory or sweet fillings. It is commonly served as a dessert in Japanese meals, boasting the rich traditional flavors of the Land of the Rising Sun that are sure to captivate you from the first bite.

Below, PasGo will guide you through the simple process of making microwave mochi cakes. Check it out!

1. Cake Crust Section

Ingredients:

- 100g glutinous rice flour

- 1/2 small bowl water

- 3 small spoons of sugar

With 100g of glutinous rice flour, you can make about 10-15 mochi cakes depending on the size. If you want to make more, just increase the ingredients accordingly.

How to make mochi crust:

- Put all the prepared ingredients into a large bowl and stir until the mixture becomes a smooth and thick paste. If you prefer, you can add color using various fruit juices.

- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 4 minutes. Then, remove, stir well, and microwave for another 4 minutes until the mochi crust is soft and chewy.

- Take the crust out and place it on a clean tray dusted with a layer of flour to prevent sticking during shaping.

2. Filling Section

The filling is quite simple, and you can make any type of filling you like: cream, fruit filling, red bean paste, green bean paste, matcha filling... Here, PasGo will guide you on how to make red bean paste filling.

Ingredients:

- 100g red beans

- 15g sugar

- Vanilla extract

- Syrup

Instructions:

- We can either buy whole red beans and process them ourselves or purchase ready-made red bean powder. - For whole red beans, cook until soft, then blend into a smooth paste using a blender.

- Then, transfer the finely ground red bean mixture to a pot, add sugar, a bit of vanilla extract, and syrup (as desired). Turn on the stove and continue stirring until the sugar dissolves and incorporates into the red bean paste. Once done, turn off the heat.

- Place the red bean filling mixture in a bowl and use nylon gloves to shape the red bean filling into pieces. The amount of filling depends on how many cakes you want to make.

- Next, take a piece of dough and roll it out thinly. Place a red bean filling ball in the center of the dough and use your hands to wrap the dough tightly around the red bean filling. Use potato starch to dust the outer layer of the dough to prevent sticking while shaping.

With this mochi-making method, you can choose your favorite fillings. Simply follow the steps above for the outer layer and substitute different fillings to create cute and delicious cakes. Wishing you success!

Mochi is a traditional Japanese rice cake made from glutinous rice mochi and filled with smooth red bean paste. According to tradition, mochi symbolizes good luck and prosperity and is often enjoyed during family gatherings, festivals, or given as gifts to bring luck.

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Curated by Sương Mai - PasGo.vn

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