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Strawberry Mochi

Sweet & Chewy Strawberry Mochi: Your New Favorite Dessert!

This Strawberry Mochi is a delightful Japanese dessert, combining chewy texture and fresh strawberry flavor, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Easy Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mochi Dough
  • 1 cup Mochiko (Sweet Rice Flour) or glutinous rice flour
  • 1 cup Water for combining
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar any type
  • 1 teaspoon Red Food Coloring optional
For the Filling
  • 8 pieces Fresh Strawberries small and firm
For Dusting
  • 1 cup Cornstarch for preventing sticking

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Blender

Method
 

How to Make Strawberry Mochi
  1. Blend 8 fresh strawberries with 1 cup of water until smooth.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the strawberry purée with 1 cup of mochiko flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and optional red food coloring. Stir until smooth.
  3. Microwave the mixture on high for 2 minutes, stir, then microwave for another minute.
  4. Dust a baking sheet with cornstarch. Transfer the hot mochi dough onto it and dust the top with more cornstarch.
  5. Cut the mochi sheet into 8 squares, place a whole strawberry in the center of each, and seal tightly.
  6. Enjoy immediately or store properly for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Dust with powdered sugar for an extra sweet touch before serving. Choose ripe strawberries for the best flavor, and be careful with measurements for the perfect texture.

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