STRAWBERRY MOCHI

 

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This Recipe Makes ± 8 Mochi’s

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If you’re a fan of Japanese desserts or simply love anything sweet & chewy, strawberry mochi is a must-try treat. Combining the soft, sticky texture of mochi with the fresh, vibrant flavor of strawberries, this delightful snack is both a feast for the eyes & the taste buds. Whether you’re craving something fruity or simply looking for a fun & unique dessert to make at home, strawberry mochi will not disappoint!

What is Strawberry Mochi?

Mochi is a traditional Japanese dessert made from glutinous rice, which is pounded into a smooth, sticky dough-like consistency. This dough is then molded around a sweet filling to create a chewy, satisfying treat. Strawberry mochi is an adaptation that incorporates fresh strawberries, often wrapped in whipped cream & then encased in the chewy mochi dough. It’s a perfect balance of textures & flavors—tangy strawberries, fluffy whipped cream, & chewy mochi dough.

Strawberry Mochi Ingredients:

• ⅔ cups (100 grams) glutinous rice flour
• ¼ cup corn flour + extra for dusting & kneading
• ¼ cup white granulated sugar
• 180 ml milk
• ¼ teaspoon pink food colouring
• 1 ½ tablespoons butter
• 250 ml fresh cream or Orley whip
• 2 tablespoons icing sugar
• ± 12 strawberries

Method:

1. Firstly, make sure to use glutinous rice flour. This can be found at local Asian stores.
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3. Add the rice flour to a bowl with the corn flour & white granulated sugar.
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5. Mix the dry ingredients.
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7. Pour in the milk. (It can be cold from the fridge).
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9. Add in the pink food colouring. This step is optional.
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11. Whisk together until smooth.
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13. Pour the mixture through a strainer to make sure there are no lumps.
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16. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap & poke a few holes into it.
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18. Place the bowl into the microwave & heat for 2 minutes. Alternatively,  this can be steamed or cooked on the stovetop.
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20. Remove the plastic wrap & roughly mix with a spoon.
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22. Cover with plastic wrap again & poke a few holes into it.
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24. Heat in the microwave for a further 2 minutes.
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26. Remove the plastic wrap & roughly mix with a spoon, then add in the butter.
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28. The mixture is very hot so handle with caution. Put on some gloves & mix the butter into the dough until all the liquid has been absorbed.
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30. Cover with plastic wrap again & place it into the refrigerator to cool for 30 minutes to an hour.
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32. Rinse the strawberries & finely chop them.
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35. Bring out the fresh cream or Orley whip.
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37. Add it to a large bowl with the icing sugar & vanilla essence.
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39. Whisk together until it forms stiff peaks.
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41. Once the dough has cooled, dust some corn flour onto a surface & place the dough onto it.
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43. Dust a little corn flour over the dough & begin kneading it until smooth.
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45. Divide the dough into 8 equal portions.
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47. Working with one portion at a time, coat with corn flour & roll out into a disc. The size will depend on how thick or thin you prefer the mochi to be.
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50. Bring out a small ramekin. This will allow us to fill & shape the mochi.
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52. Place the rolled out dough into the ramekin, gently pressing the middle down.
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54. Add the whipped cream to a piping bag.
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56. Pipe the whipped cream into the dough, starting from the center & working your way around the edges.
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58. Spoon in some of the chopped strawberries.
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60. Cover with whipped cream.
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62. Pinch the edges of the dough together to enclose the filling & then use a scissor to snip off the excess dough.
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65. Turn it over onto a cupcake liner & enjoy.
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68. These Strawberry Mochi’s are quite large but I promise you will devour so many in one sitting – it’s that addictive! You may make smaller mochi’s if preferred.
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70. They are so stretchy & so delicious.
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