Matcha Mochi Skewers
Chewy homemade mochi cubes are skewered and drizzled with a sweet matcha syrup for a delightful Japanese-inspired treat. Simple to make and fun to eat!
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 2 tsp matcha powder
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 whole bamboo skewers
Instructions
- 1
In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together 1 cup glutinous rice flour, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp matcha powder. Gradually stir in 3/4 cup water until smooth.
- 2
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir, then microwave for another 1-2 minutes until the mixture is thick and translucent.
- 3
Dust a clean surface with 2 tbsp cornstarch. Turn out the mochi and let cool slightly until handleable, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Knead the mochi gently with cornstarch-dusted hands until smooth, then shape into a log and cut into 12 equal cubes.
- 5
Thread 3 cubes onto each of 4 bamboo skewers. In a small bowl, mix remaining 2 tbsp sugar with 1 tsp matcha powder and 2 tbsp hot water to make a syrup.
- 6
Drizzle the matcha syrup over the skewers and serve immediately. Enjoy the chewy texture!
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe bowl
- plastic wrap
- skewers
- small bowl
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