Description
Strawberry Mochi is a delightful Japanese dessert featuring sweet, sticky rice dough wrapped around fresh strawberries. This easy-to-make treat combines the chewy texture of mochi with the juicy burst of ripe strawberries, perfect for a refreshing and satisfying snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Mochi Dough
- 1 cup sweet rice flour (Mochiko)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Filling
- 8 fresh strawberries, hulled
For Dusting
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and rinse the hulled strawberries thoroughly to ensure they are clean and free of debris.
- Make Mochi Dough: In a microwave-safe bowl, mix together the sweet rice flour, granulated sugar, and water until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Cook Mochi Dough: Microwave the mixture in 1-minute intervals, stirring in between, until the dough becomes sticky and translucent, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes in total.
- Knead Dough: Dust your work surface with cornstarch to prevent sticking, then carefully transfer the hot dough and knead it gently until it is smooth and pliable.
- Shape Mochi: Divide the dough into 8 equal golf ball-sized pieces. Flatten each piece into a disc and place a whole strawberry in the center before folding the edges over and sealing it to encase the strawberry.
- Prevent Sticking: Roll each strawberry-filled mochi ball in cornstarch to keep them from sticking to your hands or each other.
- Chill and Set: Place the mochi in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow them to set properly before serving chilled for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the strawberries are completely dry before wrapping to prevent soggy mochi.
- You can substitute cornstarch with potato starch if preferred for dusting.
- Store mochi in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for freshness.
- If the dough becomes too sticky to handle, dust your hands with cornstarch while shaping.
- For a variation, try adding a small amount of red bean paste inside with the strawberry.
