Description
Mochi Strawberry (Chewy Strawberry-Filled Japanese Treat) is a delightful dessert that brings together the chewy texture of mochi with the sweet, juicy burst of fresh strawberries. Perfect for parties, gifts, or a cozy night in, this treat is not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious. The soft rice dough wraps around succulent strawberries and can be filled with sweet red bean paste or creamy vanilla filling, making it a customizable delight for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour (mochiko)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 8 small-to-medium fresh strawberries (hulled)
- 1 cup sweet red bean paste or whipped vanilla cream
- ½ cup potato starch or cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prep the strawberries by washing, hulling, and drying them completely.
- Wrap each strawberry in sweet red bean paste or whipped vanilla cream. Chill briefly to firm up.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mochiko, sugar, salt, and water until smooth. Microwave in bursts for 2½–3½ minutes or steam until glossy.
- Cool the dough slightly on a well-starched surface before cutting it into 8 equal pieces.
- Flatten each piece into circles and wrap around the chilled strawberries. Seal by pinching the dough together.
- Let the wrapped mochi rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave/Steaming
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mochi strawberry (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg