Description
Enjoy the refreshing taste of summer with these delightful Watermelon Mochi treats. These chewy, sweet, and colorful treats are perfect for a light dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Mochi:
- 1 cup sweet rice flour (mochiko)
- 3/4 cup watermelon juice (freshly blended and strained)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- red or pink food coloring (optional)
For Dusting and Decoration:
- 1/4 cup cornstarch or potato starch
- mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds (for ‘seeds’)
Instructions
- Prepare Mochi: In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together sweet rice flour, sugar, watermelon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth. Microwave in intervals, stirring until thick and translucent. Let cool.
- Shape Mochi: Dust a surface with starch, flatten the mochi, press in ‘seeds,’ and cut into pieces. Coat each piece with starch.
- Optional: For a green rind, color a portion green and wrap it around the pink mochi before shaping. Store as directed.
Notes
- For a fun variation, experiment with different ‘seed’ options like chocolate chips or sesame seeds.
- Ensure mochi is completely cool before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
