Guamanian Mochi

This desert is made with sweet rice flour, it’s sticky, sweet, and so delicious! I grew up with it at many family gatherings. It’s eaten on the island of Guam, where my family is from, and also Hawaii.

Original recipe makes 48 pieces

Ingredients

2 cups sweet rice flour (mochiko)
1 3/4 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter, melted

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    30 mins

  • READY IN

    40 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9×13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Sift together the rice flour, sugar, and baking soda; set aside. Beat eggs with evaporated milk, coconut milk, and vanilla extract. Add flour and butter; beat until well combined.
  3. Pour into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely before cutting into small (1 1/2 inch) squares.

Nutrition

Calories: 90 kcal
Carbohydrates: 13.6 g
Cholesterol: 14 mg
Fat: 3.5 g
Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 1.4 g
Sodium: 93 mg