Strawberry Mochi
Delightful Strawberry Mochi, a fun and chewy Japanese dessert filled with fresh strawberries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sweet rice flour (glutinous rice flour)
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
- Cornstarch or potato starch for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Your Work Area: Sprinkle a generous amount of cornstarch or potato starch over your work surface.
- Mix the Mochi Dough: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the sweet rice flour, sugar, and water.
- Cook the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for about 1 minute, stir and repeat for a total of 4 minutes.
- Knead the Dough: Once slightly cooled, knead the dough for a minute until smooth and pliable.
- Form the Mochi: Divide the dough, place a strawberry half in the center, seal, and roll into a ball.
- Dust the Mochi: Roll each piece in cornstarch to prevent sticking.
- Chill and Serve: Let the finished mochi sit for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best texture, cover the mochi and let them sit at room temperature before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry, mochi, dessert, Japanese dessert, sweet treat
Find it online: https://platefulkitchen.com/strawberry-mochi/