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15 Minute Dinner, 21 Days of Street Food, Breakfast Series, Dessert, Desserts, Holiday Series, Recipes, Search By Ingredients, Search By Series, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Friendly · August 17, 2022

Taiwanese Milk Mochi (4 Ingredients ONLY!)

Taiwanese Milk Mochi (4 Ingredients ONLY!)

All you need is FOUR Ingredients ONLY to make this delicious and easy-to-make Traditional Taiwanese Dessert.

Welcome to Day 14 of Cooking 15 Street Foods for 15 Days, and today we are making Taiwanese Milk Mochi that is not only yummy but super fun to eat as well! The mochi is chewy, soft, and super addicting. It is nearly impossible to find Taiwanese Milk Mochi in North America, but don’t worry, my moms got you! Here is my mom’s childhood recipe that I promise you will LOVE. 

Sesame mochi

Walking down night markets in Taiwan, you will see traditional mochi made from scratch everywhere.

There are so many variations and flavors, but they all got in common: the soft, chewy texture that you can’t find anywhere in North America. Some of my go-to flavors are black sesame and honey-roasted ground peanut powder. 

Every time I go back to Taiwan, I go to the food stall down the street and order their freshly handmade Taiwanese Milk Mochi. Since we can’t travel right now, my mom is excited to share her secret recipe that helps cure all of our cravings. 

How to make handmade Mochi

The first time my mom made my Taiwanese Milk Mochi when I was young, it blew my mind. I never thought we were able to have flavors so close to home in Canada!

There is something about freshly made mochi that store-bought pre-made mochi can never compete. It is extra soft and chewy, and it doesn’t have the “starchy” taste that you get from packaged mochi. Since it is fresh from the stove, it is also slightly warm, making it even more satisfying. For those who can’t handle dairy, you can also use soy milk, which is equally delicious! 

Taiwanese Dessert

If you never made Taiwanese Milk Mochi before, it is super simple! All you need is three ingredients, Tapioca Starch, Milk, and Sugar.

Many recipes use Glutinous Rice Flour (which you can as well), but I find the texture and “taste” of tapioca Starch resemble more traditional mochi you find in Taiwan. The key to making good mochi is PATIENCE. It takes a while for the mixture to become thick, but don’t rush as once it starts solidifying, it happens fast, and you don’t want to overcook it. 

Taiwanese Nightmarket Dessert

My favorite part about Taiwanese Milk Mochi is how FUN it is to make and eat.

You want to have all your flavors prepared ahead of time, and once the mochi is ready, pour it on top of the powders. Coat with the powder, and then cut it into bite-size pieces with your chopsticks. Since there are no extra preservatives added, I recommend eating within one to two days. 

How to make Taiwanese mochi at home

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Taiwanese Milk Mochi

Ingredients 

  • ½ cup of Tapioca Starch 
  • 1 cup of Milk
  • 3 tbsp of Sugar 
  • 4 tbsp of Sesame Powder 
  1. In a pot, add in Tapioca Starch, Milk, and 2 tbsp of Sugar. Mix till there are no clumps and it is smooth.
  2. On a plate, add in sesame powder and 1 tbsp of sugar and mix. 
  3. Bring the pot over to the stove and turn the heat up to medium-low. Keep stirring until the milk becomes thick; this process may take around 5-7 minutes but BE PATIENT and keep going! I recommend using a spatula; you want until the milk mixture has thickened into one piece. 
  4. Pour the mochi over the powder and coat the milk with the powder. Cut the mochi with your chopsticks and enjoy! 
Taiwanese Milk Mochi
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Taiwanese Milk Mochi

All you need is FOUR Ingredients ONLY to make this delicious and easy-to-make Traditional Taiwanese Dessert. Welcome to Day 14 of Cooking 15 Street Foods for 15 Days, and today we are making Taiwanese Milk Mochi that is not only yummy but super fun to eat as well! The mochi is chewy, soft, and super addicting. It is nearly impossible to find Taiwanese Milk Mochi in North America, but don’t worry, my moms got you! Here is my mom’s childhood recipe that I promise you will LOVE.
Prep Time5 mins
Active Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Taiwanese
Keyword: Asian Recipes, Easy, Easy Recipes, QUICK RECIPES, Street Food, Taiwanese Food, Vegetarian Recipes
Yield: 4 People

Materials

  • ½ cup of Tapioca Starch
  • 1 cup of Milk
  • 3 tbsp of Sugar
  • 4 tbsp of Sesame Powder

Instructions

  • In a pot, add in Tapioca Starch, Milk, and 2 tbsp of Sugar. Mix till there are no clumps and it is smooth.
  • On a plate, add in sesame powder and 1 tbsp of sugar and mix.
  • Bring the pot over to the stove and turn the heat up to medium-low. Keep stirring until the milk becomes thick; this process may take around 5-7 minutes but BE PATIENT and keep going! I recommend using a spatula; you want until the milk mixture has thickened into one piece.
  • Pour the mochi over the powder and coat the milk with the powder. Cut the mochi with your chopsticks and enjoy!

Video

Notes

For those who can’t handle dairy, you can also use soy milk, which is equally delicious!

Posted In: 15 Minute Dinner, 21 Days of Street Food, Breakfast Series, Dessert, Desserts, Holiday Series, Recipes, Search By Ingredients, Search By Series, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Friendly

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Comments

  1. Rachel says

    April 3, 2021 at 1:36 pm

    Just made this and its addictive. So simple to make that its perfect for a late night sugar craving

  2. CeCe says

    April 14, 2021 at 7:13 am

    5 stars
    Sooo simple to make and tasted amazing! A hit with the kids, definitely will make again. Also put pandan extract into the milk mixture, 2nd batch, for variety and it was amazing too! Thanks for sharing.

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