Sweet Mochi & Crispy Rice Crackers
Chewy homemade mochi with a smooth sweet filling, ready in 15 minutes and served alongside senbei for contrast. No special equipment needed—just a microwave and your hands.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 1g
Ingredients
- ½ cup sweet white miso or sweetened red bean paste
- 1 cup mochiko (sweet rice flour)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup cornstarch or potato starch
- ¾ cup water
- 1 package senbei (Japanese rice crackers)
Instructions
- 1
Mix mochiko, sugar, and water in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth and no lumps remain.
- 2
Microwave uncovered for 2 minutes, stir well, then microwave 1 more minute until thick and glossy.
- 3
Dust a clean surface generously with cornstarch to prevent sticking.
- 4
Transfer hot mochi to the cornstarch, cool for 1 minute, then knead gently until smooth.
- 5
Divide mochi into 4–6 pieces, flatten each into a thin disc, add 1 tbsp filling in the center.
- 6
Fold and seal the edges, dust with more cornstarch, and serve alongside senbei crackers.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe bowl
- microwave
- spoon for stirring
- cutting board or parchment paper
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