Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add glutinous rice flour, sugar, salt, and water. Mix until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a microwave-safe dish and cover with plastic wrap.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir, then microwave for an additional 1-2 minutes until the mochi is sticky and cooked through.
- Allow to cool slightly, then sprinkle a clean surface with cornstarch.
- Dust your hands with cornstarch and shape the mochi into small balls.
- Let the mochi rest for a few minutes, dusting with more cornstarch as needed.
Notes
- Store any leftover mochi in an airtight container.
- For variation, add fillings like sweet red bean paste or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg