Strawbery Mochi, or strawberry daifuku, is a delicious Japanese dessert. A whole strawberry is covered in a layer of red bean paste and wrapped in mochi.
Take a tablespoon or so of red bean paste, and wrap around the strawberry to fully cover. Using plastic wrap will make this easier and keep it from sticking to your hands.
Wrap all of the strawberries and place in the refrigerator.
Make the Mochi
Mix the mochiko and sugar in a large microwave safe bowl.
Stir in the water and mix until fully combined.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for one minute.
Remove from microwave and stir. Microwave for 30 second increments until mochi is smooth, thick, and pliable. ( See video above for visual. The amount of time may depend upon the microwave strength. Approximately 4 times total.)
Wrap the Strawberries in Mochi
On a clean work surface, sprinkle a generous amount of starch, and add the mochi onto it. Put starch on your hands, to prevent sticking.
Cut the mochi into twelve equal sized portions.
Flatten the mochi into a circle, and place a red bean wrapped strawberries, tip down in the center of the mochi.
Wrap the strawberry with the mochi, pinching the bottom closed.
Refrigerate
If you are not eating immediately, cover lightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator.