Easy Strawberry Daifuku
- 100 grams Shiratamako
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 120 ml Water
- 100 grams Anko
- 6 Strawberries
- 1 Katakuriko
- 5 Strawberries
- Add the ingredients to a heat-resistant bowl and use a whisk to mix well.
- Cover with plastic wrap and microwave at 500 W for 3 minutes.
- Stir with a spatula.
- Cover again with plastic wrap and microwave for a minute.
- Remove from the microwave and stir vigorously until glossy.
- If dyeing the mochi pink Hull the strawberries, place in a plastic bag, and use your hands hands to mash.
- Mash well... but it's ok if there are still some lumps left.
- Mix the strawberries with Step 3 until evenly incorporated.
- Hull the strawberries and wrap with the anko divided into 6 portions until completely covered.
- Cover the strawberry tops with a thick layer so they don't poke out.
- Cut the mochi with a moistened bench scraper into 6 portions, roll out each portion and coat with katakuriko.
- Thinly flatten between the palms of your hands, but make sure the center portion is thick.
- Lay the strawberries from Step 6 in the center of the mochi pieces.
- Tug the mochi to wrap.
- Pinch and twist the ends to secure and seal closed.
- Brush away excess katakuriko and they're done.
shiratamako, sugar, water, strawberries, katakuriko, strawberries
Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/148676-easy-strawberry-daifuku (may not work)