Kinako Mochi (Soybean Powder Rice Cakes)
Soft, stretchy rice cakes made in the microwave and rolled in sweet, toasty soybean powder. Chewy and totally addictive.
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.21 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Whisk the rice flour, water and the 2 tbsp sugar in a large microwave safe bowl until completely smooth. Cover loosely with a plate.
- 2
Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir well with a wet spatula, then cover and microwave for another 1 minute. Stir again.
2 min - 3
Microwave for a final 30 to 60 seconds, until the dough is glossy, translucent and thick like a sticky dough with no white left.
1 min - 4
Mix the kinako, 1 tbsp sugar and salt on a plate. Dust a tray lightly with cornflour.
- 5
Tip the hot mochi onto the cornflour. Dust your hands and the mochi too, wait 2 minutes until cool enough to handle, then cut or tear into 12 pieces.
2 min - 6
Roll each piece in the kinako mixture until thickly coated. Eat within a few hours while soft.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.