Description
Indulge in the chewy, sweet goodness of homemade strawberry mochi. This delightful Japanese dessert features glutinous rice flour enveloping fresh strawberries, offering a burst of flavor with every bite. Perfect for celebrations or casual treats, this easy-to-make recipe allows for customization with various fillings. Impress your friends and family with these charming bite-sized delights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweet rice flour (Mochiko)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 8 fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1/4 cup potato starch (for dusting)
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries, pat them dry, and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sweet rice flour and sugar until mixed well.
- Gradually add water to the dry mixture, stirring until smooth.
- Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir, cover again, and heat for another minute. Repeat until the dough is translucent and sticky.
- Dust your work surface with potato starch. Transfer the hot dough onto it; let cool slightly.
- Divide dough into small portions, flatten each into a disc, place a strawberry in the center, and fold edges over to seal tightly.
- Place on plates or parchment paper to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mochi (30g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your filling by using mango or chocolate for a twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.