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Sweet Rice Cake Recipe

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Description

Sweet rice cake, also known as mochi, is a traditional Japanese dessert made from glutinous rice. It has a chewy and sticky texture and a slightly sweet taste. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, especially during the New Year's celebration. Making sweet rice cake may seem intimidating at first, but with the right ingredients and techniques, it is easy to make.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is about 30 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is about 1 hour.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups glutinous rice flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup potato starch or cornstarch
  • Food coloring (optional)

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Baking dish
  • Parchment paper

Method

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water. Mix well until the mixture is smooth.
  2. If you want to add food coloring, now is the time to do so. Add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture and mix well.
  3. Grease a baking dish with oil and line it with parchment paper.
  4. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and smooth the surface with a spoon.
  5. Sprinkle potato starch or cornstarch on top of the mixture to prevent it from sticking.
  6. Steam the mixture for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  7. Remove the baking dish from the steamer and let it cool for a few minutes.
  8. Cut the sweet rice cake into bite-sized pieces and serve.

Notes

  • Sweet rice cake can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • You can also freeze the sweet rice cake for up to six months.
  • When reheating the sweet rice cake, steam it for a few minutes until it becomes soft and chewy again.

Nutrition Info

Serving size: 1 piece
Calories: 70
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Protein: 1g

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to use glutinous rice flour, also known as sweet rice flour, for this recipe.
  • If you don't have a steamer, you can use a large pot with a lid and a steaming rack. Fill the pot with water, place the steaming rack on top, and bring the water to a boil. Place the baking dish on the steaming rack and cover the pot with a lid. Steam for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • You can also add different flavors to the sweet rice cake by adding extracts such as vanilla or almond.

Enjoy your delicious homemade sweet rice cake!


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