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Gluten-Free Mochi Bites with Kinako recipe by Safe Plated

Gluten-Free Mochi Bites with Kinako

Soft, chewy mochi bites coated in sweet and nutty kinako (roasted soybean flour). A classic Japanese sweet treat made gluten-free.

35m4 servings
Contains wheatContains soy
220 cal|7g protein|40g carbs|3g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Glutinous Rice Flour (Mochiko)
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Kinako (Roasted Soybean Flour)
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 pinch Pinch of Salt

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a microwave-safe bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, water, and 1/4 cup sugar.
  2. 2Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir well.
  3. 3Cover again and microwave for another 1-2 minutes, until the dough is translucent and sticky. Stir well again.
  4. 4In a separate bowl, mix kinako, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt.
  5. 5Dust a clean surface with kinako mixture. Transfer the mochi dough onto the surface and let it cool slightly.
  6. 6Cut the mochi into bite-sized pieces and coat them generously with the kinako mixture.
  7. 7Serve immediately.

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