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Banana Mochi Recipe

Delicious Banana Mochi Recipe with Just 4 Simple Ingredients

Try this easy Banana Mochi Recipe with just 4 ingredients for a gluten-free dessert that will delight your taste buds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mochi
  • 2 ripe Bananas Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
  • 1 cup Glutinous Rice Flour Mochiko flour works too.
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Adjust to taste.
For Dusting
  • 1 cup Cornstarch Prevents sticking.

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • wet spatula
  • Knife or bench scraper
  • Parchment-lined baking sheet

Method
 

Mochi Preparation
  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together glutinous rice flour and sugar until well combined.
  2. Slowly pour in water while stirring with a wet spatula to achieve a smooth, lump-free mixture.
  3. Cover the bowl with a damp paper towel and microwave for 1 minute, then stir. Repeat 3 times.
  4. Allow to cool for 5–10 minutes.
Shaping the Mochi
  1. Dust a clean work surface with cornstarch to prevent sticking.
  2. Transfer the cooled mochi, sprinkle more cornstarch on top, and cut into 8 equal pieces.
  3. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 20 minutes.
Filling the Mochi
  1. Flatten each piece of mochi, place a chunk of banana in the center, and seal.
  2. Dust with cornstarch and place seam-side down.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store filled banana mochi in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Unfilled dough can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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