Description
Enjoy the delightful combination of juicy peaches and soft, chewy mochi with this easy Whole Peach Mochi Recipe. Perfect for a sweet treat or dessert!
Ingredients
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Mochi Dough:
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour (mochiko)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional:
- 4 small ripe peaches (peeled and pitted)
- Cornstarch or potato starch (for dusting)
- Optional: sweetened red bean paste or whipped cream (for filling)
Instructions
- Prepare Peaches: If desired, stuff each peach with red bean paste or whipped cream and freeze for 30–60 minutes.
- Make Mochi Dough: Whisk together glutinous rice flour, sugar, salt, and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until thick and translucent.
- Shape Mochi: Transfer hot mochi dough to a starch-dusted surface. Divide into 4 pieces, flatten each into a circle, and wrap around a peach.
- Chill and Serve: Dust with starch, chill for 15 minutes, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use small peaches or slice larger ones in halves for best results.
- Coat finished mochi with kinako or coconut flakes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mochi
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
