Strawberry Mochi (Ichigo Daifuku)
Strawberry Mochi (Ichigo Daifuku) is a classic Japanese dessert made with soft, chewy mochi wrapped around a juicy strawberry and sweet red bean paste—simple to make at home and an absolute delight to enjoy.
Ingredients
FOR COATING THE MOCHI
- 4-5 tbsp glutinous rice flour
FOR THE MOCHI DOUGH
- 67 g glutinous rice flour
- 13 g cornflour
- 27 g sugar
- 100 g water add gradually
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- ½ tsp matcha powder for matcha flavour optional
FOR THE FILLING
- 4 strawberries washed, stems removed, patted dry
- Sweet red bean paste about 20 g per strawberry, can be store-bought.
Instructions
- Toast flour for coating : In a dry pan,toast 4–5 tbsp glutinous rice flour until it turns a very pale beige and smells slightly nutty. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the filling : Divide the red beanpaste into 4 equal balls (about 20 g each, depending on strawberry size). Wrapeach strawberry with a ball of bean paste, starting from the pointed tip andcovering it completely. Set aside.
- Make the mochi dough : In a bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, cornflour, sugar, and matcha powder (if using). Gradually whisk in water until smooth (add more water if too dry). Add vegetable oil and mix well.
- Steam the mochi : Steam the mixture forabout 10 minutes. Halfway through, check the centre. If not fully cooked, stirwith a wooden spoon, then cover and continue steaming until translucent andsticky.
- Knead the mochi : Once cool enough to handle, knead and stretch the dough until smooth.
- Divide and shape : Cut the mochi into 4 equal pieces and place onto a tray dusted with toasted glutinous rice flour to prevent sticking. Flatten each piece into a round disc.
- Assemble the Daifuku : Place a bean-paste-wrapped strawberry (tip facing down) onto the mochi disc. Gently gather the edges of the mochi to cover the strawberry. Pinch and twist to seal at the top. Smooth into a ball and place seam-side down, with the strawberry tip pointing up.
- Serve : Dust lightly with the toasted flour if needed. Enjoy fresh!
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