Description
Mochi Strawberry (Chewy Strawberry-Filled Japanese Treat) is a delightful dessert that wraps juicy, fresh strawberries in a soft, stretchy rice-flour dough. This fun and interactive treat is perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying on a cozy night in. With the chewy texture of mochi and the sweet burst of strawberry flavor, each bite offers an irresistible combination of taste and charm. Plus, the customizable fillings—such as sweet red bean paste or creamy vanilla—make this dessert truly unique.
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 vanilla cream
- ½ cup potato starch or cornstarch
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and dry strawberries thoroughly.
- Coat each strawberry in sweet red bean paste or whipped vanilla cream; chill briefly.
- Mix mochiko, sugar, salt, and water in a bowl until smooth. Microwave or steam until glossy and stretchy.
- Let dough cool slightly; dust with starch.
- Cut dough into 8 pieces; flatten into circles.
- Place a strawberry in the center of each circle; fold dough over and seal.
- Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming/Microwaving
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mochi (50g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg