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Mochi Pancakes (4)

Easy Mochi Pancakes with Chewy Center (No Oven)

If you love chewy mochi and fluffy pancakes, this recipe is for you. These mochi pancakes are stuffed with stretchy mochi and pork floss for the perfect sweet-savory combo. Simple ingredients, no oven, and seriously addictive.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Pancake Batter

  • 100 g cake flour
  • 5 g baking powder
  • 30 g granulated sugar
  • 15 ml corn oil
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 110 ml whole milk room temperature

For the Homemade Mochi

  • 80 g glutinous rice flour Mochiko
  • 15 g cornstarch
  • 13 g granulated sugar
  • 160 ml whole milk
  • 10 g unsalted butter softened

For Assembly

  • 50 g pork floss Rousong

Instructions
 

Prep & Make the Mochi

  • In a medium, heatproof bowl, whisk together the glutinous rice flour, cornstarch, and 13g of sugar. Gradually whisk in the 160ml of milk until you have a completely smooth, lump-free batter.
  • Sift the mixture once to remove any lumps.
  • Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Poke a few small holes in the wrap to allow steam to escape.
  • Place the bowl in a steamer set over boiling water. Steam for 20 minutes. The mochi is done when it looks opaque, is completely set, and no liquid batter remains.
  • Carefully remove the bowl (it will be hot).
  • Immediately add the 10g of softened butter to the hot mochi. Use a silicone spatula to fold and stir until the butter is fully melted and incorporated. The dough will be very sticky at this stage.
  • Let the mochi dough cool until it's safe to handle but still warm.
  • Put on a pair of clean food-safe gloves (highly recommended to prevent sticking).
  • Lift, stretch, and fold the mochi dough for 2-3 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and less sticky.
  • Divide the dough into 6-8 equal portions and shape each into a small, flat disc about 0.5cm thick. Set aside covered.

Make the Pancake Batter

  • While the mochi steams, make the batter.In a large bowl, combine the sifted cake flour and baking powder with sugar, corn oil, eggs, and milk.
  • Mix until smooth and lump-free, then strain the batter for an extra silky texture.

Cook and Assemble the Pancakes

  • Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over low to medium-low heat. There is no need to grease the pan as the batter contains oil.
  • For each pancake, ladle about 1/4 cup (roughly 35g) of batter onto the skillet.
  • Cook until the surface is covered with small bubbles and the edges look set and dry, about 2 minutes. The bottom should be a light golden brown.
  • Do not flip. Instead, place one of your prepared mochi discs directly onto the center of the uncooked surface of the pancake. Sprinkle a generous tablespoon of pork floss over the mochi.
  • Using a thin spatula, carefully fold the pancake in half over the filling, creating a half-moon shape.
  • Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining batter, mochi, and pork floss.
  • Serve immediately while warm and the mochi is soft and stretchy.
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