Description
Banana Mochi Rolls are a delightful Japanese-inspired dessert made with glutinous rice flour and mashed ripe bananas. These soft, sticky mochi treats are easy to prepare using a microwave, filled with fresh banana slices for a naturally sweet, chewy snack. Perfect for a quick treat or a unique dessert experience, they combine the subtle sweetness of bananas with the chewy texture of mochi, making them irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour (mochiko)
- ¾ cup whole milk or coconut milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Dusting
- ½ cup cornstarch or potato starch
Filling
- 1–2 additional ripe bananas, sliced into small pieces
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour, milk, sugar, mashed banana, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- First Microwave Cook: Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap or a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Stir and Continue Cooking: Remove from microwave and stir the mixture thoroughly. Microwave again for another 1 to 2 minutes until it thickens, becomes sticky, and slightly translucent.
- Cool Slightly: Let the mochi dough cool enough to handle but remain pliable.
- Prepare Surface: Dust a clean surface or parchment paper generously with cornstarch or potato starch to prevent sticking.
- Roll Out Dough: Transfer the mochi dough onto the dusted surface. Dust the top with more starch, then gently roll the dough to about ¼-inch thickness.
- Cut Squares: Using a knife, cut the rolled dough into 3×3-inch squares.
- Add Filling: Place a small piece of sliced banana in the center of each square.
- Seal Mochi: Fold the dough over the banana filling, pinch the edges to seal tightly, then roll gently in your hands to form a smooth ball or log shape.
- Final Dusting and Serve: Lightly dust the finished mochi rolls with more starch and serve immediately for best texture and freshness.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh on the same day for optimal texture and flavor.
- For a richer treat, add a small square of dark chocolate along with the banana filling.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 day; refrigerating can harden the mochi texture and affect chewiness.
