Mochi Donuts Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 2
| Published on March 20, 2024
Mochi donuts are chewy, slightly dense and beautifully glazed. Its characteristic chewiness comes from glutinous rice flour, also known as sweet rice flour, which is commonly added in Asian desserts.
Utensils Breakfast
Globe Asian
21
ingredients
18
steps
80
minutes
Giselle is a recipe developer and content creator that loves all things sweet and savory. She runs her own food blog, The Busy Spatula, and her work has been featured on Yahoo!, Marvel Studios and the Kitchn.

Ingredients

Servings:
8
For the Mochi Donut
1 cup(s)
glutinous rice flour (120g)
1/2 cup(s)
tapioca flour (56g)
1/2 cup(s)
all-purpose flour (60g)
1/3 cup(s)
granulated sugar (75g)
1 1/2 tsp
aluminum-free baking powder
1/4 tsp
kosher salt, see notes 1
150 g
silken or soft tofu
1
large egg
1/3 cup(s)
whole milk
canola or safflower oil, for frying
For the Chocolate Glaze
1/2 cup(s)
chopped dark chocolate
1/4 cup(s)
heavy cream
mini chocolate chips, for topping
For the Strawberry Glaze
1/2 cup(s)
chopped white chocolate
1/4 cup(s)
heavy cream
1/4 cup(s)
freeze-dried strawberries, crushed into powder
crushed freeze-dried strawberries, for topping
For the Matcha Glaze
1 cup(s)
powdered sugar
2 tbsp
heavy cream
1/4 tsp
vanilla extract
1/2 tbsp
matcha powder, plus more for topping
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Directions 18 steps | 80 Minutes

Step 1

Cut eight to nine 5-inch squares of parchment paper. Measure and prep all ingredients.

Mochi Donuts Recipe: Cut eight to nine 5-inch squares of parchment paper.
Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour, tapioca flour, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and kosher salt. 

Mochi Donuts Recipe: In a large bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour, tapioca flour, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and kosher salt.
Step 3

Over the large bowl, pass the tofu through a fine-meshed sieve to create a smooth paste.

 

Mochi Donuts Recipe: Over the large bowl, pass the tofu through a fine-meshed sieve to create a smooth paste.
 
Step 4

Add the egg and whole milk. Stir until a sticky dough forms.

Mochi Donuts Recipe: Add the egg and whole milk.
Step 5

Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip. 

 

Mochi Donuts Recipe: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
 
Step 6

Pipe eight small circles onto the prepared parchment paper, creating a flower shape. If the dough is stubbornly sticky and does not make clean circles, use a scissor to cut the dough.

Mochi Donuts Recipe: Pipe eight small circles onto the prepared parchment paper, creating a flower shape.
Step 7

Use a moistened finger to smooth the tops of each circle. Continue with the remaining batter. 

Mochi Donuts Recipe: Use a moistened finger to smooth the tops of each circle.
Step 8

Line a sheet pan with paper towels. Line a second sheet pan with a wire rack. In a large Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed pot, add at least 4 inches of oil. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 340°F. While the oil comes up to temperature, prepare the glaze. For the chocolate glaze, add the chopped chocolate to a bowl. Add the heavy cream and microwave for 1 minute. 

Mochi Donuts Recipe: Line a sheet pan with paper towels.
Step 9

Let the mixture sit for 3-4 minutes before stirring to create a smooth ganache. If the chocolate does not completely melt, microwave in 10 second intervals until smooth. Set aside.

Mochi Donuts Recipe: Let the mixture sit for 3-4 minutes before stirring to create a smooth ganache.
Step 10

For the strawberry glaze, add the chopped white chocolate to a bowl. Add the heavy cream and microwave for 1 minute. 

Mochi Donuts Recipe: For the strawberry glaze, add the chopped white chocolate to a bowl.
Step 11

Let the mixture sit for 3-4 minutes before stirring to create a smooth ganache. If the white chocolate does not completely melt, microwave in 10-second intervals until smooth. Stir in the powdered freeze-dried strawberries. Set aside.

Mochi Donuts Recipe: Let the mixture sit for 3-4 minutes before stirring to create a smooth ganache.
Step 12

For the matcha glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract and matcha powder until smooth. Set aside. 

Mochi Donuts Recipe: For the matcha glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract and matcha powder until smooth.
Step 13

Once the oil is hot, start frying the mochi donuts. Carefully lift the parchment paper and place 1-2 donuts in the hot oil, one at a time, ensuring they do not touch. 

Mochi Donuts Recipe: Once the oil is hot, start frying the mochi donuts.
Step 14

Deep-fry, flipping them occasionally until golden brown and cooked through on all sides, about 2-3 minutes. When the parchment paper falls away from each donut, remove it with tongs. 

Mochi Donuts Recipe: Deep-fry, flipping them occasionally until golden brown and cooked through on all sides, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 15

Lift the fried donut from the oil, letting the excess drip off. Transfer the fried donut onto the paper towel lined sheet pan. Once the oil has drained, transfer the donut to the wire rack. Fry the remaining donuts. 

Mochi Donuts Recipe: Lift the fried donut from the oil, letting the excess drip off.
Step 16

Have the glazes ready for dipping. If the chocolate ganache or the strawberry glaze is firm, microwave in 5-second intervals until smooth. Stir the matcha glaze until smooth

Mochi Donuts Recipe: Have the glazes ready for dipping.
Step 17

For the chocolate mochi donuts, dip the donut into the chocolate ganache. Top one corner with mini chocolate chips. For the strawberry mochi donuts, dip the donut into the strawberry glaze. Sprinkle a corner with the crushed freeze-dried strawberries. For the matcha mochi donuts, dip the donut into matcha glaze. Use a fine mesh strainer to dust a corner of the matcha mochi donut. 

Mochi Donuts Recipe: For the chocolate mochi donuts, dip the donut into the chocolate ganache.
Step 18

Mochi donuts are best served warm. Enjoy!

Mochi Donuts Recipe: Mochi donuts are best served warm.

Notes:

  1. ​​This recipe uses Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Different kosher salt brands have varied crystal sizes and may affect the salinity of the recipe, so adjust accordingly.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
597
FAT
37.3 g
PROTEIN
6.2 g
CARBS
61.4 g
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ATHIRA W.

ATHIRA

03 May 2024

Mochi is something widely eaten in Japan. The way you have incorporated mochi to this dish is really appreciable. I could sense the taste just by viewing the picture and you have introduced damn good recipe. Match glaze is the highlight because i am a big fan of matcha. From classiblogger.

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Carmela G.

Carmela

Cozymeal Team Member

20 Mar 2024

If you are looking for something different. This is a must-try donut recipe.

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