Step 1

Prepare mochi mixture.Add rice flour, corn flour, sugar, ¼ tsp oil and water, mix well and allow this mixture to rest for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Steam mochi dough.Place the mixture in a steamer, cover with a clean cloth and steam for 15 minutes.Once the mixture is cooked, remove from steamer.Add in the remaining oil and mix well. Leave to cool.

Step 3

Knead the mochi.Transfer the mixture out onto a wax-paper lined traywhen warm enough to handle.Knead and stretch until the mixture is smooth and elastic, about 6-8 mins.Place the mochi in a bowl, cover with cling wrap and rest in the refrigerator for 15 mins.