Mochi Waffle Recipe

Ingredients

• 120 g (1 cup) Sweet rice flour (mochiko)
• 30 g (1/4 cup) Tapioca starch
• 30 g (2 1/2 tbsp) Granulated sugar
• 8 g (2 tsp) Baking powder
• 1.5 g (1/4 tsp) Salt
• 1 Large egg, separated
• 1 yolk (18 g) Extra egg yolk
• 180 g (3/4 cup) Whole or dairy-free milk
• 28 g (2 tbsp) Unsalted butter or neutral oil, melted
• 4 g (1 tsp) Vanilla extract
• 20 g (1 tbsp) Optional: Sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s...: Heat your waffle maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Lightly grease with oil or butter if needed.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweet...: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweet rice flour, tapioca starch, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   Place the yolks into a small bowl and...: Place the yolks into a small bowl and the white into another clean bowl.

4. 4

   Whisk together the egg yolks, milk, melted butter/oil,...: Whisk together the egg yolks, milk, melted butter/oil, vanilla, and condensed milk (if using) until smooth.

5. 5

   Pour the yolk mixture into the dry ingredients...: Pour the yolk mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined and smooth. Batter will be thick but pourable.

6. 6

   Using a whisk or hand mixer, beat the...: Using a whisk or hand mixer, beat the egg white (only from 1 egg) until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped white into the batter. This adds air and gives the waffles a lighter texture while maintaining their chewy texture.

7. 7

   Spoon batter into the center of the preheated...: Spoon batter into the center of the preheated waffle iron, spread gently to the edges, and cook 3–4 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp on the outside.

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   Serve and enjoy. Mochi waffles are best eaten...: Serve and enjoy. Mochi waffles are best eaten hot.