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Homemade Mango Mochi

Craft Easy Homemade Mango Mochi for a Chewy Delight

Discover how to make Homemade Mango Mochi, a gluten-free dessert bursting with sweet mango flavor and chewy texture, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 mochi
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Ripe Mango Fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Can substitute with honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Lime juice can be used as an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Essential for thickening the filling
For the Dough
  • 1 cup Glutinous Rice Flour (Mochiko) Do not use regular rice flour
  • 3/4 cup Water Hydrates the dough
  • 1/4 cup Extra Starch (Corn or Potato Starch) Prevents sticking during shaping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Microwave
  • blender
  • Dusting surface

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Filling: Peel and chop ripe mangoes, combine with sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes, blend to a puree, stir in cornstarch, and chill.
  2. Make the Dough: Mix glutinous rice flour with water until smooth. Microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, then allow to cool.
  3. Shape the Mochi: Dust a surface with starch, flatten a portion of dough, add filling, seal edges, and shape into a ball.
  4. Cool the Mochi: Place the shaped mochi on a dusted surface or lined container and cool completely. Enjoy or refrigerate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mochiCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Refrigerate mochi for a few hours before serving for the best texture. Experiment with different fillings for variety.

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