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THE UGLIER IT APPEARS, THE BETTER THAT SON OF A MOCHI TASTES.
I want you to do something for me, okay? I want you to just… blindfold your judgement towards the bizarre appearances you’re fixated at, and forget the unfamiliarly gooey bias you have towards this thingy called mochi, and just… just do what you need to do, to head into the kitchen at your next convenience, and make these. Okay? I know, I know, I don’t wanna hear that I’m-not-a-mochi-person kind of self-doubt, okay, at least not in this particular case here. Because listen, this is not tough, okay, and yes, it is chewy, but in the softest and supplest sense of a perfect liège waffle or a toasted warm brioche, okay? It will be a game-changing, crispy-edged and bouncy-hearted hybrid between waffle and mochi that, oh man… so-carefully houses the scattered and irregular morsels of – you following? – molten chocolate truffles. Yes. Yes. Oh god… the molten chocolate truffles… they melt, oh yes, and they become chocolate caramels, and then they harden! Okay? Not loose like a fudge or blunt like chocolate chips, but what their low melting-point are creating here, so epically, are the eroded nooks and crannies of a candied porous surface, the volcanic rock-formations that embodies crème brûlée-like edges with sticky and thinly fudge-painted interior, okay? What you’ll witness here, is the gloriously delicious aftermath in the death of chocolate truffles post-high heat, then the rebirth from caramel into candy, then encased inside a crispy and chewy waffled mochi called mochiffles! Does that compute for you?! Gah.. I mean… you know… just proma… promise that you’ll make them, okay? I know sticky rice flour, probably not your forte, but just, just promise me that much, please, just let me have the comfort of knowing that when I’m gone from this post, into this world filled with darkness and injustice, that my dear friend you… will at the very least, have this. Okay? Yes?
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Vibrant yellow bowl is from Dishes Only.
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The uglier it appears… the better it tastes, like this one.
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Oooh, and this gorgeously deformed son of a mochi.
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Oh no don’t even get me started on the champion of the day here!
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Just… just make them. Okay?
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This batter/dough is a wetter version from my mochi donuts. The espresso will add depth in flavour, but if you don’t have it around, you can replace it with whole milk. And really, no need to get fancy truffles for this.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) sticky rice flour, Thai brand is what I use, or the Japanese brand should work, too
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) whole milk
- 1 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp (179 grams) sticky rice flour
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) whole milk
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) espresso, cooled
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 tbsp (35 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp (17 grams) cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 5.1 oz (145 grams) store-bought chocolate truffles
- Flakey sea salt to sprinkle
Instructions
- Evenly mix 1/4 cup sticky rice flour and 1/4 cup whole milk in a large bowl into a runny batter. Microwave on high at a 20 seconds interval, stirring with a fork in between each, until it comes into an opaque and sticky dough, approx 60 seconds in total. Let cool for 5 min, then add the rest of the sticky rice flour, dark brown sugar, whole milk, espresso, large egg, melted butter, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
- This batter is so sticky that it’s hard to mix by hand. I would recommend a hand-held mixer or stand-mixer for the job, or maybe slowly with a fork. First mix on low speed until the ingredients have come roughly together, then on medium speed until it comes into an even, sticky and thick batter. Cut the chocolate truffles with a scissor into 1/4 pieces, not too small but not too big, then mix them into the batter until even.
- Preheat your waffle-iron/griddle on high, then turn down to medium-high. Scoop a large dollop of dough with one spoon, then scrape it onto the center of the griddle with another spoon, then close the lid. If your griddle is the flippable type, DO NOT FLIP IT. It’s completely unnecessary in this case and will only make the chocolate caramel run all over the place. Cook the mochiffle for about 5 min. When you open the griddle, there will be chocolate caramel running loose, and the mochiffle may feel soft and flimsy. IT’S OK. Just gently transfer the mochiffle onto a cooling rack, and it will crisp up in 10 seconds. Now sprinkle flakey sea salt into the nooks and crannies of the molten truffles (where it will stick), on both side, and don’t be stingy here! That sea salt is like the wand of a wizard for this mochiffle, ok.
- Wrap a small tissue around a fork or chopstick and wipe off the loose chocolate caramels around the edges of the bottom griddle (the top should be clean)(this is why you don’t want to flip the griddle). If there are caramels around the center, just leave it, and it’ll get absorbed into the next mochiffle. Yes, it’s a bit of trouble, but there is greatness in the making, and there’s no room for laziness here. Now, repeat the process until you’ve used up the batter. Don’t forget the sea salt!!
- The optimal window to devour this glory, is 1 min after they’ve come off of the grill, and are crispy on the edges but warm, sticky and chewy on the inside. Then that window will slowly start to narrow in the next hour, 2 hours… then completely close after 6 hours. I can’t imagine why they’ll last till then.
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23 responses to “MOLTEN TRUFFLES MOCHIFFLES”
Mochi + waffle + truffle = HELLS YES
You are so funny! No need to ask twice to make these. Hawaii has moffles (Mochi + Waffles), but these are even better. Truffles! Can’t wait to make these!
On the contrary…I’m thinking these are some of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. Chocolate truffles, mochi, waffles?! Those crisped up chocolate bits on the edges? This is pure genius. As always!
Can I just come live at your house and eat with you? I’ll do all of the dishes…
I love your sense of humour!!! These look amazing! and sound even more delicious. You are a genius Mandy!
Judgement is gone, friend! I am allllll over this!
Why do I want to throw a charred marshmallow between two of these?!?!?
Hi Mandy,
I don’t own a waffle maker, can I use a cast iron pan instead to make this, like making pancakes?
Anna, I’m not sure it will be easy. The batter is very sticky and thick, and it might take even longer to cook both sides, and then you won’t have the crispy thin parts of a waffle :(
Oh noooo :(
Maybe it’s time that I get a waffle maker machine… Anything in particular you recommend?
Anna, my is a not so expensive one called “Roche’s Choice”? Not even sure if it is a thing outside of China but it works fine… But if you want to invest in one with removable griddle (for easy cleaning), good things are being said about Hamilton Beach’s waffle griddle.
mochiffles… genius. just genius.
Hell, yes! I am so there! Will absolutely make some of these ugly SOB’s. LOVE this post. xoxoxoxo
ooh yes ma’am. Yes indeed
Well, I think I know what I’m going to be doing at 11AM on Memorial Day now (post sleeping in).
Mandy, you wow me with every single post. I have this box of premade mochi waffle mix sitting on my counter but this sounds a billion times better because a) chocolate, 2) TRUFFLEZ, and xyz) the uglier the better! I can get down with all those things.
Not a fan of mochi it’s a chewy texture thing. However looking at this recipe reminds me of this filipino dessert made with mochi sweet rice (not the flour), coconut milk, brown sugar and in our family fennel seeds. Maybe it’s called bibinka I not sure but anyways this dish my mom made might be great item to wafflize.
That is so creative, I love it! Who cares how it looks? :)
MOCHIFFES!?! Who knew that existed. But I am happy it does! Absolutely in love with all of it.
Has anyone actually made these? Or does everyone just think they will be fabulous?
Hi Mandy,
I’m making these, as we speak. I have a question regarding measurements. When you make these, do use use cup or with measurements? I love absolutely EVERY recipe you post and have made so many delicious recipes from your blog. And congrats on your Saver award! Well deserved!!
Thanks,
Maureen
Maureen, thank you!! And I believe I measured by weight when I tested them twice :)
Thank you! I discovered your blog recently and already love your recipes. We tried your mochi waffles and it’s a big hit with the family :)
I have arrived from 10 yrs into the future to answer your question. Sorry it took me so long. I was wondering the SAME thing last night as I was searching for chocolate mochi waffle recipes to make for my daughter’s birthday today. I tried really hard to skip this one because of that microwave step… and also the idea of pulling out my stand mixer just for waffles just seemed like too much work. But in the end, the crispy edges got me and I had to take the extra 2 minutes of effort to try it. So from someone who is currently munching on a perfect chocolate mochi waffle: IT WAS SO WORTH IT. THESE ARE SO GOOD. I had a favorite chocolate belgian waffle recipe before… but make it chewy with rice flour and extra crispy and add bits of melty chocolate? It’s going to be my new monthly go-to when that dark chocolate craving hits extra hard hahaha.
Deeply chocolatey, crispy on the inside, perfectly chewy on the inside, and that extra crispy from the melted chocolate. She didn’t lie. These are it.