I tested several butter mochi recipes and tried a few variations.
The more egg you add, the more cake-like the texture becomes. Without egg, it turns into a fully mochi-like texture.
However, when there’s no egg, the shape doesn’t hold very well. It can also feel a bit tiring to chew after a while… (though that might just be me since I’m currently getting dental implants haha).
Adding egg also gives the flavor more richness. I also highly recommend adding vanilla extract.
If you use vanilla bean, it gives the butter mochi a much more refined flavor.
You can choose either of the two recipes below, depending on your preference.
You can visit our other page for the preparation instructions and watch the video there as well.