Classic Anko Daifuku

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Candy confections Medium

Daifuku is a soft, chewy mochi dumpling filled with sweet red bean paste. This version cooks the mochi in the microwave and dusts it with starch for easy handling. Makes 12 daifuku in about 50 minutes.

Prep 30 min

Cook 5 min

Cooling 15 min

Total 50 min

Yield 12 daifuku

Diet Dairy free, Vegan

Ingredients

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daifuku

9 ½ oz (270 g)sweet red bean paste (anko), store-bought, rolled into 12 balls
1 cup (120 g)glutinous rice flour (mochiko)
¼ cup (50 g)granulated sugar
¾ cup (180 ml)water
½ cup (60 g)potato starch or cornstarch

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Instructions

Roll the bean paste into 12 balls (about 22 g each) and set aside.
Whisk the glutinous rice flour, sugar and water in a large microwave-safe bowl until smooth. Cover loosely.
Microwave 1 minute, stir with a wet spatula, cover and microwave 1 minute more. Stir, then microwave 30 seconds more until translucent and sticky.
Dust a tray generously with starch. Scrape the hot mochi onto it and dust the top. Let it cool 5 minutes until easy to handle.
Cut into 12 pieces. Flatten each into a 3 inch (8 cm) round, brushing off excess starch.
Place a bean ball in the center, pull the edges up around it and pinch to seal. Turn seam-side down.
Rest 15 minutes, then serve.

Tips

Use a wet spatula and dusted hands; mochi is very sticky.
Do not leave unsealed pieces out; they dry quickly.
Brush off excess starch before eating.
Good with green tea.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make classic anko daifuku?

Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking, plus 15 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 12 daifuku.

How should I store classic anko daifuku?

Best the day they are made. Keep covered at room temperature for 1 day, or freeze individually up to 1 month.

Can I make classic anko daifuku ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

A soft, round Japanese sweet of mochi wrapped around red bean paste, served with tea. Serve it with green tea.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

111 Calories / serving

0.3g Fat

25.4g Carbs

2.0g Protein

13.2g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~1332 cal · 4g fat · 305g carbs · 24g protein · 158g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.