Description
These adorable ghost mochi are chewy, sweet, and hiding a delicious surprise inside. Each soft rice dough wrapper encases a juicy strawberry and smooth red bean paste, while a simple ghost face adds a spooky touch. It’s a hauntingly cute Japanese-inspired treat perfect for Halloween.
Ingredients
6 fresh strawberries, hulled
6 tbsp sweet red bean paste (anko)
1 cup glutinous rice flour (mochiko)
1/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup water
Cornstarch (for dusting)
Melted dark chocolate or black food gel (for faces)
Instructions
Wrap each strawberry in 1 tbsp red bean paste, covering the berry completely. Freeze for 15 minutes.
In a microwave-safe bowl, mix rice flour, sugar, and water until smooth.
Cover and microwave for 2 minutes. Stir, then microwave 1 more minute until thick and sticky.
Dust a clean surface with cornstarch. Turn out the mochi dough and divide into 6 portions.
Flatten each piece into a circle. Place a red bean-wrapped strawberry in the center, pointed side down.
Pinch and seal the dough around the base, letting excess dough drape like a ghost.
Use melted chocolate or food gel to dot on eyes and a mouth.
Chill slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 140
- Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g