Description
Japanese strawberry daifuku is a soft mochi dessert filled with sweet red bean paste and juicy strawberries. A no-bake, fun-to-make Japanese treat.
Ingredients
8 small strawberries, hulled
1/2 cup sweet red bean paste (anko)
1 cup glutinous rice flour (Mochiko)
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
Cornstarch or potato starch, for dusting
Instructions
1. Dry strawberries and wrap each with a thin layer of red bean paste. Set aside.
2. Mix glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
3. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir. Microwave 1 more minute until dough is thick and sticky.
4. Dust a surface with starch. Transfer dough and let it cool slightly.
5. Divide dough into 8 pieces. Flatten each piece into a circle with your hands.
6. Place a red bean-covered strawberry (tip down) on each piece and wrap dough around it.
7. Pinch to seal and dust with starch to prevent sticking. Chill or serve immediately.
Notes
Use small strawberries for easier wrapping.
Work quickly with mochi dough while it’s still warm and pliable.
For a variation, use white bean paste or add matcha powder to the dough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry daifuku, mochi dessert, japanese sweets, fruit mochi