Banana Mochi: A Chewy, Sweet Escape to Tropical Bliss

Banana Mochi is a chewy tropical delight packed with ripe banana sweetness, perfect for any gathering.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 35

Servings: 12 pieces

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Mochi Dough

1 cup Glutinous Rice Flour Essential for the chewy texture.
2 tablespoons Cornstarch Helps achieve the right consistency.
1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness.
1 cup Milk Binds the mixture together.
2 tablespoons Oil/Melted Butter Can use coconut oil for added flavor.

For the Filling

2 Bananas Must be perfectly ripe.

For Coating

1/2 cup Coconut Flakes Optional but recommended.
2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar Optional for dusting.
2 tablespoons Dragon Fruit Juice Optional for coloring.

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Steamer
heatproof dish
Parchment Paper

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, cornstarch, granulated sugar, and milk. Stir until smooth.
Pour the mochi batter into a heatproof dish lined with parchment paper. Steam over simmering water for 20 minutes.
While warm, knead in oil or melted butter and dragon fruit juice until well mixed.
Dust hands with cornstarch or coconut flakes. Pinch off dough, place banana in center, and seal to form dumplings.
Roll mochi dumplings in coconut flakes, coating them well.
Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve on a decorative platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours or in the fridge for 3 days.

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