Strawberry Daifuku Made with Cut Mochi

1. 1

   Wash the strawberries and remove stems, then wrap with red bean paste.

2. 2

   Put the cut mochi in a flat bowl, and add enough hot water to cover it.

3. 3

   Microwave for about 1 minute at 600 W.

4. 4

   Keep 2 ~ 3 teaspoons of hot water, and drain the rest.

5. 5

   Add the sugar, and mix and knead with a spoon.

6. 6

   If it's not mixing well, microwave for another 20 seconds, and mix some more.

7. 7

   If it needs more water, add some before microwaving.

8. 8

   Divide the mochi into 2 pieces and wrap the red bean paste balls from Step 1.

9. 9

   Roll them into balls while coating with katakuriko.

10. 10

    Divide the mochi into 2 pieces and wrap the red bean paste balls from Step 1.

11. 11

    Roll them into balls while coating with katakuriko.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.