Japanese Mochi

Soft and chewy rice cakes, a tradition for celebrating the new year.

Ingredients

• 2 cups glutinous rice flour
• 0.5 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 0.5 cup cornstarch

Method

1. Mix rice flour, sugar, and water into a smooth batter.
2. Steam the batter until translucent.
3. Dust a surface with cornstarch.
4. Turn out mochi and shape into balls.

Chef's tips

• Keep hands wet to prevent sticking.
• Wrap mochi balls in wax paper for storage.