Ruby Nectar Strawberry Mochi

One of the sweetest things in our current issue of Feel Better Magazine is this Ruby Nectar Strawberry Mochi recipe. It’s soft, cheerful, a little unexpected, and perfect for spring. If you want to make something special for Mother’s Day, or just try a fun tea-inspired kitchen project, this is such a good one.

Ruby Nectar gives the mochi a fruity, vibrant twist, and the strawberries make it feel especially seasonal.

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Ruby Nectar Strawberry: Microwave Mochi

INGREDIENTS

Makes 6–8 mochi

• 1 cup mochiko (sweet rice flour)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup strongly brewed Ruby Nectar Herbal Tea
• 8 medium strawberries, stems removed
• Cornstarch, for dusting

Optional fillings: chocolate ganache, marzipan, nut butters, red bean paste (anko), or ice cream.

Directions

Whisk mochiko and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl. Add the cooled tea and stir until completely smooth.

Cover loosely and microwave 1 minute. Stir. Microwave 1 minute more and stir again. Continue cooking in 30–60 second bursts, stirring between each, until thick, glossy, and stretchy (about 4–5 minutes total).

Dust a surface generously with cornstarch and turn the hot mochi out. Divide into 6–8 portions. Dust your hands and flatten each piece. Place a strawberry (or your filling of choice) in the center, pinch closed, and roll gently into a ball. Dust with cornstarch to prevent sticking.

Best enjoyed the day they’re made. For best texture, avoid refrigerating.

Other teas that taste great in mochi: Amaretto Spice. Black Wolf, Chai (any), Earl Grey, Jasmine Peony, Vanilla Rose, and Yuzu Sencha