24/06/2026
Strawberry baked mochi has long been a cherished fixture on the Hawaiian table. At Butcher’s Block, Chef Phyllis revisits this tradition through a seasonal lens, drawing multiple expressions from a single ingredient.
This summer, the strawberry is explored in layers of texture and craft — a baked mochi base, delicately piped with strawberry lacquer and ganache, then built with strawberries marinated in cider gel. Each element is carefully composed, from strawberry dust and strawberry pebbles that add depth, to a garnish of hanahō flowers that lend a fleeting floral lift. The dessert is finished with a light, tangy yoghurt ice cream.
One fruit, expressed as a quiet study in nuance and contrast.