Japanese Mochi Pancake Bites (Printable Version)
Fluffy, chewy pancake bites featuring mochiko—great for breakfast or snacking. Ready in 25 minutes.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup mochiko (sweet rice flour)
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2/3 cup whole milk
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Toppings
10 - Maple syrup, to serve
11 - Fresh fruit, to serve
12 - Powdered sugar, for dusting
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mochiko, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly incorporated.
02 - In a separate bowl, thoroughly whisk together whole milk, eggs, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until homogeneous.
03 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, ensuring not to overmix the batter.
04 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
05 - Using a tablespoon or small scoop, drop portions of batter onto the prepared skillet to form small rounds.
06 - Cook each bite for 1 to 2 minutes, until bubbles appear on the surface and edges begin to set. Flip and continue cooking for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until golden and cooked through.
07 - Repeat with remaining batter, re-greasing the skillet as needed for each batch.
08 - Serve warm with optional toppings such as maple syrup, fresh fruit, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses pantry staples found in most kitchens
- Quick and easy ready in under half an hour
- Fun take on pancakes with chewy mochi texture
- Easy to customize with mix ins or toppings
02 -
- High in complex carbohydrates keeps you energized
- Perfect for batch making and freezes well for future snacks
- Adaptable with add ins like chocolate chips or matcha powder
03 -
- If you like extra chewiness use a little more mochiko compared to all-purpose flour
- Make mini pancake stacks for parties and dust with extra powdered sugar for a bakery style look
- Always preheat your skillet and use gentle heat to ensure even puff and a golden finish