Taro Mochi Dorayaki – Soft, Chewy & Totally Addictive Japanese Treat!
Dessert
If you're a fan of chewy mochi and creamy taro filling, this dessert is about to steal your heart (and your taste buds). Say hello to Taro Mochi Dorayaki, a fluffy pancake sandwich with a delightful twist—gooey matcha pancakes, homemade taro paste, and stretchy mochi stuffed right in the middle.
It’s a bite-sized dream that melts in your mouth and keeps you coming back for more. Dorayaki is a classic Japanese snack, usually filled with sweet red bean paste. But we’re giving it a fun and modern makeover with earthy matcha and soft taro paste—plus that signature “糯叽叽” texture thanks to the homemade mochi.
It’s soft, chewy, and has that irresistible bounce when you bite in. These are perfect for gifting, snacking, or even as a special dessert for a tea date. Once you try this homemade version, you’ll see just how easy and fun it is to make at home (plus, they look so cute all stacked up on a plate!).
Taro Mochi Dorayaki – Soft, Chewy & Absolutely Addictive!
Ingredients
For the Mochi
- 210 g glutinous rice flour
- 30 g corn starch
- 80 g sugar
- 340 ml milk
- 40 g unsalted butter
For the Matcha Pancakes
- 3 eggs
- 35 g sugar
- 30 g honey
- Pinch of salt
- 90 ml water
- 120 g all-purpose flour
- 18 g glutinous rice flour
- 5 g baking powder
How to Make It
✅ Make the Mochi
- In a heatproof bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, corn starch, sugar, and milk. Mix well until smooth.
- Steam the mixture over medium heat for about 30 minutes.
- While hot, add butter and knead or pull the dough until smooth, elastic, and shiny. Let it cool.
✅ Make the Matcha Pancakes
- Mix eggs, sugar, honey, and salt until smooth. Add water, then sift in flour, glutinous rice flour, and baking powder. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into a squeeze bottle or piping bag for easy control.
- On a non-stick pan over low heat, squeeze out round circles of batter. Cook until bubbles appear, flip gently and cook the other side briefly.
✅ Assemble the Dorayaki
- Spread taro paste onto one pancake.
- Add a piece of the mochi dough on top.
- Cover with another pancake to make a sandwich. Press lightly to seal.
- You can buy ready-made taro paste or make your own with steamed taro, a bit of milk, and sweetener.
- Keep pancakes the same size using a squeeze bottle for clean rounds.
- Store extras in an airtight container at room temp for 1 day or refrigerate up to 3 days (mochi texture may harden slightly when cold).
🥞 Q: Can I use regular pancake batter for the dorayaki?
You can, but the matcha pancake batter makes it more authentic and fluffy. Regular pancakes might be too thick or sweet.
🍠 Q: Do I have to use taro paste, or can I switch it up?
Feel free to swap it with red bean paste, custard, or even Nutella! Taro is classic, but the possibilities are endless.
💡 Q: My mochi turned out sticky—what should I do?
That's normal! Let it cool a bit before handling, and lightly dust your hands with cornstarch to make it easier to work with.