How to make Strawberry Mochi with Yogurt cream

Ingredients

• 1 cup Glutinous Rice Flour (also called mochiko, sifted)
• 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (for the mochi dough)
• 1 cup Water (room temperature)
• a few drops Red Food Coloring (optional, for pink mochi)
• 1 cup Heavy Cream (chilled, for whipping)
• 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (for the whipped cream)
• 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt (plain, full‑fat for richness)
• 8 Strawberries (large, washed and tops removed)
• 1/2 cup Potato Starch (for dusting the work surface and mochi)

Instructions

1. Prepare Strawberries

   Wash the strawberries under cold water, remove the leafy tops, and pat them dry on a paper towel.

   Time: PT5M

2. Whip Heavy Cream

   Pour the chilled heavy cream into a mixing bowl, add 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, and beat with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form.

   Time: PT5M

3. Add Greek Yogurt

   Add the Greek yogurt to the whipped cream and mix on low speed until fully incorporated and smooth.

   Time: PT2M

4. Transfer Cream to Piping Bag

   Fit a round decorating tip onto a piping bag, spoon the yogurt‑cream mixture into the bag, and twist the top to seal.

   Time: PT1M

5. Combine Mochi Dry Ingredients

   In a microwave‑safe bowl, combine 1 cup glutinous rice flour and 2 Tbsp granulated sugar. Stir with a whisk to distribute evenly.

   Time: PT2M

6. Add Liquid and Color

   Gradually pour 1 cup water into the flour mixture while stirring, then add a few drops of red food coloring and mix until the color is uniform.

   Time: PT3M

7. First Microwave Cook

   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, leaving a small vent, and microwave on high for 1 minute.

   Time: PT1M

8. Stir and Second Microwave Cook

   Remove the bowl, stir the mochi thoroughly to break up any lumps, re‑cover, and microwave for another 1 minute.

   Time: PT1M

9. Spread Mochi on Starch‑Dusty Surface

   Dust a clean work surface generously with potato starch, transfer the hot mochi onto it, and spread with a spatula into a thin square about 1 cm thick.

   Time: PT3M

10. Cut Mochi Squares

    Dust the top of the mochi with more starch, then use a knife to cut it into 8 equal squares, each large enough to wrap one strawberry.

    Time: PT5M

11. Assemble Strawberry Mochi

    Place a mochi square on your hand, pipe a dollop of yogurt‑cream in the center, set a strawberry on top, pipe additional cream to cover the fruit, then bring two opposite corners together and pinch the edges to seal tightly.

    Time: PT10M

12. Serve

    Arrange the finished mochi on a plate, sealed side down, and serve immediately or refrigerate briefly before serving.

    Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

190

Protein

3 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

7 g

Fiber

1 g