Enjoy a sweet island treat with this easy Strawberry Mochi recipe. Fresh strawberries and sweet red bean paste come together inside soft, chewy mochi. Each bite gives you a delicious mix of fruity sweetness and rich red bean flavor.
This recipe makes a beautiful dessert for parties, family gatherings, or special occasions. It also makes a thoughtful homemade gift. For another fruity mochi dessert, try Blueberry Mochi from Cooking Hawaiian Style.
Learn more about this classic Japanese dessert with this Strawberry Daifuku guide and discover how fresh strawberries and red bean paste come together in chewy mochi.
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Strawberry An Mochi
It’s always a special treat whenever you receive this as you know the gift giver went through some extra effort. A popular gift idea for Girl’s Day or Children’s Day. Sweet and succulent strawberry and red bean surrounded by mochi.
Ingredients
- 16-20 fresh medium size strawberries, rinsed, wiped dry
- 1 (18 oz.) koshian (sweet bean paste)
- 1 (16 oz.) box mochiko (sweet glutinous rice flour)
- 3 c. water
- 1 c. sugar
- 1/2-3/4 c. katakuriko (potato starch), as needed
Instructions
- On work surface wrap strawberries with koshian; set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium high heat; bring water to a boil.
- Stir in sugar.
- Add mochiko a little at a time; stirring to mix well.
- Remove from heat. On work surface; dust area with katakuriko.
- Transfer mochiko mixture onto work surface.
- Pound out and knead well until smooth and easy to handle.
- Pinch off enough dough to wrap around strawberry; dependant on size.
- Pinch ends to seal Strawberries should be eaten on the day prepared.
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