Whole Peach Mochi (Soft & Chewy) 

This delightful Whole Peach Mochi from Feed Grump features whole, ripe peach halves wrapped in a chewy mochi dough. Enjoy juicy fruit bursting through soft glutinous rice skin made with only flour, sugar, and water. Cooked either in the microwave or on the stovetop, this recipe is simple, vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for when peaches are at their sweetest. Each bite is refreshingly juicy, fun to eat, and surprisingly easy to make—even with minimal tools. 

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe peaches (fresh or canned)
  
  

• 1 cup glutinous rice flour (mochiko)
  
  

• ¼ cup granulated sugar
  
  

• 1 cup water
  
  

• Cornstarch (for dusting, as needed)
  
  

Directions

1. Score the bottom of each peach with a small cross and briefly blanch in boiling water (~1 minute), then plunge into cold water. Peel and halve the peaches.
   
   

2. In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together rice flour, sugar, and water until smooth. Cover with a damp paper towel.
   
   

3. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, then repeat twice until dough becomes thick and sticky. Let cool 5–10 minutes. Alternatively, cook the mixture on the stovetop over medium heat, whisking constantly until thickened.
   
   

4. Dust a clean surface with cornstarch. Transfer dough, sprinkle cornstarch on top, and roll into a circle about 1/6 inch thick. Divide into four equal pieces.
   
   

5. Place a peach half in the center of each mochi piece. Gently wrap the mochi around the peach, pinching to seal. Dust off excess starch and place seam‑side down.
   
   

Nutrients (per piece, approx.)

• Calories: ~226 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~52 g
  
  

• Protein: ~3 g
  
  

• Fat: ~1 g (≈ 0.2 g saturated)
  
  

• Fiber: ~2 g
  
  

• Sugars: ~19 g
  
  

• Sodium: ~13 mg
  
  

• Potassium: ~122 mg
  
  

• Vitamin A: ~245 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: ~3 mg
  
  

• Calcium: ~9 mg
  
  

• Iron: ~0.4 mg