How to Make Mizu Shingen Mochi with Strawberry Compote - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mizu Shingen Mochi, also known as Japanese water cake, has been taking the dessert world by storm with its unique appearance and delightful texture. This transparent, jelly-like dessert is a sight to behold and is sure to impress anyone who tries it. Its delicate and refreshing taste, combined with the delightful sweetness of strawberry compote, makes it a perfect treat for any occasion.

Mizu Shingen Mochi is made from just a few simple ingredients, but the process of creating this de...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup hot water
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons agar-agar powder
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ teaspoon arrowroot powder
  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, cut into quarters
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced

Information

  • 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

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

    116 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 4mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 88mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 219mg