Watermelon Mochi: The Easy, Juicy Treat You’ll Love Making
Watermelon Mochi is a delightful and refreshing treat that’s easy to make and perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup watermelon puree
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water.
- Stir until smooth and then add watermelon puree.
- Transfer the mixture to a steaming bowl lined with parchment paper.
- Steam for about 20 minutes until the mixture becomes translucent.
- Let it cool down, then dust your hands with cornstarch and take small pieces of the dough.
- Form the dough around small pieces of watermelon to create mochi.
- Dust with additional cornstarch to prevent sticking and serve.
Notes
- Experiment with different fruit purees for various flavors of mochi.
- Keep the mochi dusted with cornstarch to maintain texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg