Pillowy Banana Mochi
A stunning fusion treat featuring soft, chewy mochi wrapped around a sweet banana, rolled in fragrant coconut flakes. A perfect balance of texture and natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steamed
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
130 g glutinous rice flour
40 g cornstarch
30 g granulated sugar
160 g milk
8 g vegetable oil (peanut oil recommended) or 10g butter
10 g dragon fruit juice (optional)
8 Small bananas
Coconut flakes for coating
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, cornstarch, sugar, and milk. Stir until smooth.
- Pour into a shallow dish, cover, and steam for 20 minutes until firm.
- Mix in vegetable oil (or butter) and dragon fruit juice. Knead until smooth.
- Pinch a small piece, flatten, and wrap around a banana.
- Roll the Banana Mochi in coconut flakes until fully coated.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh. The mochi skin may firm up if refrigerated.
- For easier handling, lightly oil your hands when shaping the dough.
- Dragon fruit juice is for natural color; substitute with beet juice or matcha for different hues.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Banana Mochi
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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