Description
Craving a chewy, fruity treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat? Homemade Mango Mochi is the answer. This easy recipe blends the tropical sweetness of ripe mango with the soft, elastic texture of classic Japanese mochi. It’s perfect as a quick dessert, healthy snack, or even a creative addition to your list of breakfast ideas. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply want a unique food idea, this easy recipe delivers beautiful, handheld delights that are naturally gluten-free and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh ripe mango puree
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup glutinous rice flour
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
(optional) food coloring
1/2 cup cornstarch or potato starch
(optional) extra mango puree or small mango chunks
Instructions
1. Puree ripe mangoes until smooth and strain using a fine mesh to remove fibers.
2. In a small saucepan, combine the mango puree, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring until it thickens into a paste. Cool, then form into teaspoon-sized balls and freeze for 30 minutes.
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, mix glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
4. Cover the bowl and microwave the mixture for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the dough is sticky and translucent.
5. Dust a clean surface with starch and transfer the hot dough. Flatten to 1/4-inch thickness using a spatula or rolling pin.
6. Cut into circles or squares. Place frozen mango filling in the center of each piece. Stretch and seal the dough around the filling.
7. Lightly dust the finished mochi with more starch to prevent sticking.
8. Chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use only glutinous rice flour (Mochiko), not regular rice flour, for the chewy mochi texture.
Chill the mango filling before assembly to make wrapping easier.
Generously dust surfaces and hands to avoid sticky disasters during shaping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave/Steamed
- Cuisine: Japanese Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mochi
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg