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Japanese Strawberry Mochi (Ichigo Daifuku) Recipe

A delightful Japanese treat combining sweet strawberries and soft mochi.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 120 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 Strawberries medium-sized, hulled
  • 1 cup Sweet red bean paste
  • 1 cup Mochiko (sweet rice flour)
  • ⅔ cup Water
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • ¼ cup Cornstarch for dusting

Instructions 

  1. Wrap each strawberry with a thin layer of red bean paste. Set aside.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, mix mochiko, water, and sugar until smooth.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for 2 minutes. Stir with a rubber spatula.
  4. Microwave for another 1-2 minutes until the dough becomes slightly translucent.
  5. Dust a baking sheet with cornstarch. Transfer the dough onto the sheet and let it cool slightly.
  6. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Flatten each piece and wrap it around the prepared strawberries.
  7. Dust with more cornstarch if needed. Serve and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Japanese Dessert, Mochi, Strawberry
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