Strawberry Mochi
Strawberry Mochi is a delightful Japanese treat that combines a soft, chewy rice dough with sweet, juicy strawberries. Each bite offers a nostalgic taste of summer, making it an ideal dessert for gatherings or a simple snack at home. This easy-to-follow recipe allows for customization with various fillings and flavors, ensuring you can impress your guests with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 1 cup mochiko (sweet rice flour)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 8 fresh strawberries (hulled)
- Potato starch for dusting
Instructions
- Wash and hull the fresh strawberries.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, mix mochiko and sugar. Gradually add water while stirring until smooth.
- Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir and microwave again for another minute until sticky and translucent.
- Dust your work surface with potato starch to prevent sticking.
- Once cool enough to handle, take small portions of dough, flatten them, place a strawberry in the center, and pinch the dough around it to seal.
- Dust off excess starch before serving. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mochi (40g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Experiment with different fillings like red bean paste or mango for variety. - For added flavor, mix matcha powder into the mochi dough.