Basic Mochi Recipe

01Method

1. 1

   Pour the milk into a large bowl and tint it with the food coloring of your choice.

2. 2

   Combine the rice flour, cornstarch, powdered sugar, and oil into the milk, mix thoroughly, and strain through a fine sieve into a clean bowl.

3. 3

   Transfer the mixture to a pan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula to prevent sticking. The dough is ready when it darkens and becomes firm.

4. 4

   Dust your work surface with cornstarch, turn the dough out to cool, then dust again and roll flat. Cut into small pieces of desired size.

5. 5

   Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each piece, fold and seal like a dumpling. For heart shapes, press into heart-shaped cutters; for perfectly round mochi, use a small glass bowl dusted with cornstarch, line it with dough, and remove carefully.