Fruit Mochi

Fruit mochi are soft, chewy rice cakes filled with fresh fruit like strawberries, mango, or kiwi. This easy mochi dessert recipe delivers a delightful contrast of juicy fruit and tender, stretchy mochi skin, making it a refreshing sweet treat for any occasion. It's perfect for dessert, snacks, or entertaining guests with a unique Japanese-inspired treat. Visit groovyfoodiess.com for more of Sarah's recipes!

Instructions

1. 1

   Stir together the water, sugar, potato starch, and ¾ cup of the rice flour in a microwaveable bowl. Wrap the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Using a toothpick or fork, poke small holes into the wrap for ventilation. Microwave on HIGH for about 3 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed by the flour mixture.

2. 2

   Remove the plastic wrap. Add the butter to the flour mixture, and stir together using a spatula until the butter is melted and roughly incorporated into the dough (it will be chunky).

3. 3

   Dust a work surface with 2 tablespoons of the rice flour. Dump the mochi dough onto the work surface. Dust the dough all over with the remaining 2 tablespoons rice flour.

4. 4

   Using your hands, knead the dough until it becomes a soft and smooth ball, about 2 minutes. Divide the ball evenly into 6 pieces.

5. 5

   Roll out each mochi piece on the work surface, and shape into a ¼-inch-thick disk. Wrap each piece of fruit in 1 mochi disk, and pinch to close (remove any extra mochi skin from the sealed ball). Serve immediately.

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   Enjoy!

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