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Soft Japanese rice cakes called Daifuku, filled with sweet red bean paste, serve in a decor brown plate , close=up side view.
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Daifuku (Japanese Rice Cakes with Sweet Red Bean Filling)

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Daifuku Japanese rice cakes filled with sweet red bean paste. A traditional dessert with soft mochi texture and delicate sweetness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 173
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Divide the red bean paste into 8 equal portions and roll into balls.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, mix rice flour, water, sugar, and salt until smooth.
  3. Cover loosely and microwave for 1 minute.
  4. Stir and microwave again for 1 minute.
  5. Stir once more and microwave for another 30-60 seconds until the dough becomes thick and translucent.
  6. Dust a clean surface generously with cornstarch.
  7. Transfer the warm mochi dough onto the surface.
  8. Divide into 8 portions and flatten each into a circle.
  9. Place a red bean paste ball in the center and wrap the dough around it, sealing the edges.
  10. Shape gently into a smooth round cake and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 2gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

• Dust hands generously with starch to prevent sticking
• Keep mochi covered while working to prevent drying out
• Best enjoyed the same day for the softest texture

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