Description
Strawberry Mochi is a sweet Japanese treat featuring juicy strawberries wrapped in red bean paste and chewy mochi dough.
Ingredients
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- 6 strawberries, hulled
- 1/2 cup sweet red bean paste (anko)
- 3/4 cup mochiko (glutinous rice flour)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup water
- Cornstarch or potato starch, for dusting
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries. Pat them dry.
- Wrap each strawberry with about 1 tablespoon of red bean paste, covering the berry completely. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, mix mochiko, sugar, and water until smooth.
- Microwave the mixture for 1 minute, stir, then microwave for another minute. Stir again and microwave an additional 30 seconds until thick and slightly translucent.
- Dust a clean surface with cornstarch. Transfer the mochi dough onto the surface and let cool slightly.
- Divide the mochi into 6 equal pieces. Flatten each into a round disc.
- Place a red bean-wrapped strawberry in the center of each disc, then pinch the edges of the mochi around the strawberry to seal.
- Dust with more starch to prevent sticking. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Notes
- Work quickly with mochi dough as it becomes harder to handle when cooled.
- You can substitute red bean paste with white bean paste or chocolate spread for a different flavor.
- Best enjoyed the same day for optimal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
