Mochi Balls

Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly chewy and sweet Mochi Balls, a traditional Japanese treat that’s surprisingly easy to make at home! Crafted from glutinous rice flour, this recipe creates a delicate and stretchy dough that encases a rich, velvety red bean paste (anko) filling. Ready in just 30 minutes, these handheld delights are flavored with a hint of sugar, while a generous dusting of cornstarch keeps them perfectly soft and pliable. Whether served at room temperature or chilled, these bite-sized desserts are perfect for snacking, sharing, or as a unique addition to your dessert table. Perfect your mochi-making skills with this simple yet authentic recipe designed to captivate mochi lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 160 grams Glutinous rice flour
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 240 milliliters Water
• 30 grams Cornstarch
• 200 grams Red bean paste (anko)

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the filling for your mochi balls. Divide the red bean paste into 10 equal portions and roll each portion into a small ball. Place these in the freezer for about 15 minutes to firm up while you prepare the mochi dough.

Step 2

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and granulated sugar. Gradually add the water while stirring continuously, ensuring there are no lumps and the mixture is smooth.

Step 3

Cover the bowl loosely with microwave-safe plastic wrap and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Carefully remove the bowl and stir the mixture well.

Step 4

Re-cover the bowl and microwave in additional 1-minute increments, stirring after each session, for a total of 4 minutes or until the dough becomes thick and translucent.

Step 5

Dust a clean surface generously with cornstarch. Pour the hot mochi dough onto the surface and use a spatula to spread it into a rectangular shape about 1/4 inch thick. Allow it to cool slightly.

Step 6

Once the dough is cool enough to handle, dust your hands with cornstarch and cut the dough into 10 equal pieces.

Step 7

Using your hands, flatten one piece of mochi dough into a disc. Place a red bean ball in the center. Carefully fold the edges of the mochi over the filling, pinching the edges together to seal. Repeat this process with the remaining dough and filling.

Step 8

Dust each mochi ball with a little more cornstarch to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Serve the mochi balls at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy your delightful homemade mochi balls!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	683.5 grams (683.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1453

Total Fat 1.40g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.20g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 20mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 333.00g	121%
Dietary Fiber 11.90g	43%
Total Sugars 126.00g
Protein 20.50g	41%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 91mg	7%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1057mg	22%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.9%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 93.4%