Name: Matcha Mochi Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 cup glutinous rice flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp matcha powder; 2/3 cup water; Cornstarch for dusting

Matcha Mochi Recipe

Mersey Mcgowan Modified: February 21, 2024

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How To Make Matcha Mochi

Soft, chewy and lightly sweetened Japanese rice cake infused with the rich flavor of matcha.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup glutinous rice flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp matcha powder
2/3 cup water
Cornstarch for dusting

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, sugar, baking powder, and matcha powder.
Add water and stir until well mixed.
Pour the mixture into a microwavable dish and cover with a lid or plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
Remove from the microwave and stir the mixture until well combined. Cover again and microwave on high for another 2 minutes.
Remove from the microwave and let cool for a few minutes until it is easy to handle.
Dust a cutting board or flat surface with cornstarch and transfer the mochi to the surface. Cut the mochi into bite-sized pieces.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.