Make the mochi dough

• Whisk the glutinous rice flour and sugar in a mixing bowl.
• Add the water and stir until smooth with no lumps.

Cook the dough

• Cover the bowl and microwave in short bursts, stirring between each, until the dough is translucent and stretchy.
• Alternatively steam the dough in a saucepan until cooked through.

Prepare the filling

• Divide the red bean paste into portions and wrap each one around a strawberry, leaving the tip visible.

Shape the mochi

• Dust a work surface generously with cornstarch and turn out the warm dough.
• Divide the dough into equal pieces and flatten each into a round.
• Place a wrapped strawberry in the centre and pinch the edges together to seal.

Rest and serve

• Roll each mochi gently to smooth the surface and dust off excess cornstarch.
• Chill until firm, then serve cut side up.