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Strawberry Mochi

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This Strawberry Mochi is a soft, chewy Japanese-inspired treat with sweet fresh strawberries wrapped in glutinous rice dough. Light, fruity, and fun to eat, it makes a charming dessert or snack.

  • Author: Ella
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8–12 mochi pieces
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Microwave or Steamed
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mochi rice flour (glutinous rice flour)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch or potato starch (for dusting)
  • 8–12 fresh strawberries, washed and hulled
  • Optional: sweet bean paste or cream filling

Instructions

  1. Wash, hull, and dry strawberries. Leave small berries whole or cut larger ones in half.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, mix mochi rice flour, sugar, and water until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap.
  3. Microwave in 1-minute intervals, stirring in between, until thick and translucent (about 2–3 minutes). Alternatively, steam for 15–20 minutes.
  4. Generously dust a clean surface with cornstarch or potato starch to prevent sticking.
  5. Transfer warm dough onto dusted surface. Divide into equal portions using a starch-dusted knife or scraper.
  6. Flatten each piece into a round. If using, wrap strawberries in a thin layer of bean paste or cream before placing in center of dough.
  7. Stretch dough edges over filling and pinch to seal. Gently roll into a smooth ball.
  8. Dust off excess starch. Let mochi rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh strawberries for the best texture and flavor.
  • Keep hands and tools well-dusted with starch to prevent sticking.
  • Best enjoyed fresh—consume within 24 hours for optimal softness.
  • Add chocolate drizzle or use different fruits for variety.
  • Do not refrigerate—mochi hardens in cold temperatures.

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