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Ingredients
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Mochi Dough
Ice Cream Filling
Method
Prepare Mochi Dough
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sweet rice flour, granulated sugar, and water. Stir until smooth.
- 2
Cook the Dough
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove and stir. Microwave again for 1 more minute, then stir again. Finally, microwave for an additional 30 seconds until the mixture becomes thick and sticky.
- 3
Cool and Dust
Transfer the mochi dough to a clean surface dusted with cornstarch. Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes.
- 4
Shape the Mochi
Once cool enough to handle, dust your hands with cornstarch and divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a 3-inch round.
Fill with Ice Cream
- 5
Scoop Ice Cream
Scoop strawberry, mango, and green tea ice cream into balls, approximately 1.5 tablespoons each.
- 6
Wrap Ice Cream
Place a scoop of ice cream in the center of each mochi round. Pinch the edges of the mochi dough together to seal the ice cream inside, shaping it into a ball.
- 7
Repeat Steps
Repeat the process for all three flavors, using two rounds of mochi dough for each scoop of ice cream.
Freeze and Serve
- 8
Freeze Mochi Balls
Place the filled mochi balls on a plate lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- 9
Serve
Once frozen, serve the mochi ice cream balls immediately or store them in an airtight container in the freezer.
