Pre-Step: Have cornstarch and your mochi filling of choice prepared before starting

Step 1: Pour the contents of your mochi kit into a large microwaveable bowl. Stir the contents briefly with a paddle, spoon, or whisk

Step 2: Pour 2 cups of water into your bowl stir thoroughly into the mochi mix

Make sure to get rid of any lumps. Using a whisk works best. The mochi mix and water should look like this after you are done mixing

Step 3: Microwave the mochi mix + water for 4 minutes
​(bowl should be uncovered; no need for plastic wrap)

Step 4: After microwaving for 4 minutes, stir the mochi mix well with a paddle or spoon

Step 5: Microwave the mochi for 4 minutes more, uncovered. The mochi should look like this by the end of the microwave heating. Follow the videos below for the further steps

​Enjoy! Want to make mochi but don't have a kit?
You can buy one today at: http://etsy.me/2rRsM93

Want to make Mochi Ice Cream?
Use the kit and follow this helpful youtube video from emmymadeinjapan!
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Mama's Tip: If using sweet red bean paste as a filling, my mom suggests putting plastic wrap in the bowl before putting the red bean paste in.

This way, you can easily save your sweet red bean paste for future use. It is good for 1 week in the fridge and 1 month in the freezer

Cupcake wrappers are great for making your mochi portable!