Description
A sweet and chewy Japanese treat filled with fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup strawberries, diced
- Cornstarch for dusting
Instructions
- Mix the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water in a bowl until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a microwave-safe dish and cover it with plastic wrap.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir and repeat until sticky and shiny.
- Dust a clean surface with cornstarch and pour the hot mochi mixture onto it.
- Knead the mixture gently until manageable, dusting hands with cornstarch as needed.
- Divide the mochi into small pieces and flatten each piece into a circle.
- Place diced strawberry in the center, and wrap the mochi around it to seal.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container or serve immediately.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the mochi to prevent toughness. Store in an airtight container with cornstarch to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg