Description
Mochi Strawberry, a delightful chewy dessert, combines the vibrant sweetness of fresh strawberries with a soft, stretchy rice-flour dough. This unique treat is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, offering a satisfying contrast of textures and flavors that will impress family and friends alike. Easy to make and fun to customize with various fillings, such as sweet red bean paste or light vanilla cream, these mochi strawberries are sure to be a hit at any occasion. Enjoy them as an elegant dessert, charming party favors, or simply as a special treat for yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour (mochiko)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 8 small-to-medium fresh strawberries (hulled and dried)
- 1 cup sweet red bean paste or whipped vanilla cream
- ½ cup potato starch or cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prep strawberries by washing, hulling, and drying them thoroughly.
- Wrap each strawberry in sweet red bean paste or whipped vanilla cream; chill briefly.
- Combine mochiko, sugar, salt, and water in a bowl; microwave for 2½ to 3½ minutes until glossy and stretchy.
- Cool the dough slightly on a starchy surface; divide into eight pieces and flatten into circles.
- Place each stuffed strawberry on the dough circle; fold over and seal well.
- Allow mochi to rest for about 10 minutes before serving at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave/Chilling
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mochi strawberry (40g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg