Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup Glutinous Rice Flour (Sweet Rice Flour or Mochiko)
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Strawberry Puree (about 8 oz of fresh strawberries)
Instructions
- Mix ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the strawberry puree, glutinous rice flour, and baking powder. Stir well until the batter is fully mixed and smooth without lumps.
- Optional sweetness: The waffles can be served without added sugar as they are intended to be paired with sweet syrups. However, if you prefer, you may fold in 1-2 tablespoons of sugar into the batter for a sweeter base.
- Cook waffles: Preheat a lightly oiled waffle maker. Spoon portions of the batter onto the surface—if making mini waffles, use smaller dollops spaced apart. Cook until the waffles turn slightly browned and develop a crispy exterior, indicating they are done.
- Cool for texture: Carefully remove the cooked moffles from the waffle maker. For the ideal chewy texture typical of mochi, allow the waffles to cool before serving.
- Serve: Drizzle the waffles with maple syrup, pancake syrup, or serve alongside sweetened red bean paste to enjoy a delightful and authentic flavor combination.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the puree to maximize natural sweetness and flavor.
- If you don’t have a strawberry puree, blend fresh or thawed strawberries until smooth.
- Lightly oiling the waffle maker prevents sticking and helps achieve crispiness.
- Letting the waffles cool before eating enhances the chewy mochi texture.
- These waffles are naturally gluten-free due to the glutinous rice flour.
- Adjust sweetness by adding sugar or toppings according to preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten Free