10-Min Mochi with Sweet Filling
Chewy, pillow-soft mochi made from sweet rice flour and filled with your favorite jam, nutella, or red bean paste. Ready in 10 minutes—no oven, no steam basket needed.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 156
- Protein
- 1g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix sweet rice flour, sugar, and water in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth and lump-free.
Step 2
Microwave on high for 2 minutes, stir well, then microwave another 90 seconds until thick and translucent.
Step 3
Dust a cutting board generously with cornstarch, then spread the hot mochi onto it.
Step 4
Cool for 2 minutes, dust the top with more cornstarch, then cut into 8 squares.
Step 5
Gently flatten each square, add 1 teaspoon filling to the center, then fold edges up and pinch to seal.
Step 6
Serve immediately or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container up to 2 days.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe bowl
- microwave
- wooden spoon or spatula
- cutting board
- knife
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