Description
Delightful treat combining chewy mochi texture with sweet, juicy fresh strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweet rice flour (mochi flour)
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Cornstarch (for dusting)
- Fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- Sweetened red bean paste (optional)
Instructions
- Combine sweet rice flour, water, and sugar in a bowl until smooth.
- Transfer mixture to a microwave-safe dish, cover, and microwave for 1 minute.
- Stir the mixture, then microwave for another minute.
- Cook for an additional 30 seconds until sticky and translucent.
- Dust a surface with cornstarch and pour out the mochi mixture to cool.
- Divide the cooled mochi into small pieces and flatten each piece.
- Place a slice of strawberry (and red bean paste if using) in the center of each piece.
- Wrap the mochi around the filling and pinch the edges to seal.
- Roll in cornstarch to prevent sticking.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
Notes
Adjust sweetness and experiment with different fillings like chocolate or mango.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mochi
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry mochi, Japanese dessert, homemade mochi