Strawberry Daifuku: Just Microwave the Shiratamako!

1. 1

   Hull the strawberries.

2. 2

   Divide the bean paste into 20 g portions.

3. 3

   Flatten on your hand to make a pancake.

4. 4

   Wrap the strawberry in the bean paste.

5. 5

   Make the mochi dough.

6. 6

   Put the shiratamako and granulated sugar in a bowl.

7. 7

   Add and mix water gradually.

8. 8

   Cover with plastic wrap.

9. 9

   Microwave for about 2 minutes at 500 W. Take out from the microwave and stir.

10. 10

    Add red food colouring dissolved in a little water (not listed).

11. 11

    Add colouring until dough becomes the pink colour you like.

12. 12

    Flatten on your hand to make the dough into a round circle.

13. 13

    Wrap the bean paste with the dough.

14. 14

    If it's sticky, coat katakuriko on your hands.

15. 15

    Flatten on your hand to make the dough into a round circle.

16. 16

    Wrap the bean paste with the dough.

17. 17

    If it's sticky, coat katakuriko on your hands.

18. 18

    Shape into neat round dumplings and serve!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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