Red Bean Mochi

Delight your taste buds with the chewy, sweet, and utterly irresistible charm of Red Bean Mochi—a traditional Japanese dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! Crafted with glutinous rice flour, this recipe achieves that signature soft and stretchy mochi texture, perfectly paired with a luscious center of smooth red bean paste. The process is surprisingly simple, utilizing a microwave technique to create the sticky dough, and potato starch for effortless shaping without the mess. Sized into bite-sized portions, these delicate treats are perfect for sharing or satisfying your sweet cravings. Whether you’re a fan of Asian-inspired desserts or trying mochi for the first time, these Red Bean Mochi will win you over with their delightful blend of textures and flavors. Serve them fresh, or keep them soft and chewy for a day—if they last that long!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 150 grams Sweet Rice Flour (Glutinous Rice Flour)
• 50 grams Granulated Sugar
• 240 ml Water
• 200 grams Red Bean Paste
• 50 grams Potato Starch (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the red bean paste by dividing it into 8 equal portions, rolling each into a ball, and set aside in the refrigerator to firm up.

Step 2

In a microwave-safe bowl, mix the sweet rice flour and granulated sugar. Gradually add water while stirring to form a smooth, lump-free batter.

Step 3

Cover the bowl with microwave-safe plastic wrap, leaving a small gap for steam to escape. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Stir the mixture thoroughly, re-cover, and microwave for another 2 minutes. The mochi will appear translucent and very sticky.

Step 5

Dust a clean, flat surface with potato starch liberally to prevent sticking. Also, dust your hands generously.

Step 6

Transfer the hot mochi dough onto the potato starch-dusted surface, allowing it to cool for a minute. Be careful, as the dough will be hot.

Step 7

Divide the mochi dough into 8 equal pieces using a knife or kitchen scissors dusted in potato starch.

Step 8

Flatten each piece of mochi dough with your dusted hands to form a small disk.

Step 9

Place a red bean paste ball in the center of each mochi disk. Carefully stretch and pull up the edges of the mochi disc to seal the red bean paste inside, pinching the edges together to close.

Step 10

Shape the filled mochi into a ball by tucking the seam side under.

Step 11

Dust off any excess potato starch and repeat with the remaining mochi dough and red bean paste balls.

Step 12

Serve the red bean mochi immediately, or wrap in plastic wrap to keep soft and chewy for up to a day.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	693.5 grams (693.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1395

Total Fat 1.90g	2%
Saturated Fat 0.30g	2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 17mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 323.60g	118%
Dietary Fiber 12.00g	43%
Total Sugars 120.00g
Protein 23.00g	46%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 86mg	7%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 1349mg	29%

*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: 1.2%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 92.2%