5 Minute Mochi

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse the rice well.
2. 2
   Use a blender to mix the water with the rice until you end up with a mixture that's thick and heavy.
3. 3
   Pour into a heat-proof dish.
4. 4
   Cover and microwave for 3 minutes at 700 W.
5. 5
   Use a dampened spoon to stir and stretch the mixture into a smooth mochi-like consistency.
6. 6
   Serve them as you'd like.
7. 7
   This time I coated it in kinako and crushed sesame seeds.
8. 8
   I formed the balls using a spoon.
9. 9
   This recipe is also good for filling aburaage pouches for oden.