Mizu Shingen Mochi with Strawberry Compote

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Mizu shingen mochi is a Japanese water cake that is known for its delicate sweetness an evaporative texture. It takes a little practice but is well worth a little experimentation. Be careful not to overdo it with the compote. You don't want to overpower the mochi's delicate flavor.

Submitted by Stalara
Published on June 19, 2020
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
16 mins
Additional Time:
6 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs 56 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Mizu Shingen Mochi:

  • ¾ cup hot water

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 ½ teaspoons agar-agar powder

Strawberry Compote:

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup water

  • ¼ teaspoon arrowroot powder

  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, cut into quarters

  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced

Directions

  1. Combine 3/4 cup hot water, 2 tablespoons sugar, and agar-agar in a saucepan; bring to a low boil. Cook and stir until sugar and agar-agar are dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour mochi mixture into a spherical mold and refrigerate until set, 6 to 12 hours.

  2. Mix 1/4 cup white sugar and 1/4 cup water together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, 2 to 4 minutes. Add arrowroot and stir until dissolved, about 1 minute. Add strawberries, lemon zest, and lemon juice; cook and stir over medium-low heat until strawberries soften and start to release their juice, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer strawberry compote to a storage container and cool to room temperature; refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

  3. Place mochi in a serving dish and drizzle strawberry compote over it.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

116 Calories
0g Fat
31g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 116
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 88mg 98%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 219mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.