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A handheld photo of three pale yellow Mango Mochi balls on a white ceramic plate, featuring a cross-section of ripe mango filling.

Mango Mochi: The Ultimate Soft and Chewy Tropical Dessert Recipe

This Mango Mochi recipe features soft, pale yellow glutinous rice dough wrapped around vibrant, juicy fresh mango cubes. Perfectly chewy, tropical, and easy to make at home with a traditional steaming method.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 mochi balls
Course: Desserts, Snacks
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup Glutinous Rice Flour 130g
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar 50g
  • 3/4 cup Water or Coconut Milk 180ml
  • 2 drops Pale Yellow Food Coloring
  • 2 large Fresh Ripe Mangoes Cuted into cubes
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch 60g for dusting

Equipment

  • 1 Steamer basket Bamboo or metal
  • 1 Heat-proof Glass Bowl

Method
 

Making the Mochi
  1. Whisk glutinous rice flour, sugar, liquid, and food coloring in a bowl until smooth.
  2. Cover and steam the bowl for 20 minutes until the dough is translucent and elastic.
  3. Transfer dough to a cornstarch-dusted surface. Divide into 10 pieces, flatten, and wrap around fresh mango cubes.

Notes

Use wet tools to handle the sticky dough.
Do not refrigerate, as the dough will harden.