Strawberry Daifuku with Naturally Sweetened Medjool Dates
Mochis are the seemingly tricky little desserts to make. In truth, though, the process becomes deceptively simple with a microwave. The dough can be made within 5 minutes in the microwave before being shaped and filled with your favorite fillings for a simple, delicious dessert.
20 minutesPrep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 5 minsDifficulty:EasyNutrition per serving
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Calorie160
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Fat2.3g
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Carbohydrate35.5g
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Protein0.9g
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Sodium75mg
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Sugar24.8g
Ingredients
Mochi dough:
- 90 gGlutinous rice flour, plus more to dust
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 180 mlWater
- 1 tbspVegetable oil
- 6 pcsStrawberries, stems removed
Date paste
- 120 gMedjool dates, pitted (or soak red dates for 30 mins)
- 90 mlWater, plus more if needed
1. Prepare Date Paste
Steps
STEP 1
Combine medjool dates and water in a bowl
STEP 2
High | 1.5 mins
STEP 3
Transfer dates and liquid to blend until smooth
STEP 4
Blend | Speed 1
2. Cook Mochi Dough
Steps
STEP 1
Combine glutinous rice flour and cornstarch.
STEP 2
Add vegetable oil, salt and water
STEP 3
Whisk until smooth
STEP 4
High | 1 min
STEP 5
Take out and gently mix the mixture
Tip: Repeat 2-3 times at 30 secs, mix in between until mochi is cooked
3. Roll mochi dough
Steps
STEP 1
Cut into 6 pieces.
STEP 2
Place 10g of red date paste and wrap
STEP 3
Cut a slit to place strawberry onto mochi
