Description
A soft and chewy Japanese-inspired mochi infused with the refreshing flavor of fresh watermelon juice.
Ingredients
1 cup glutinous rice flour (Mochiko)
1/2 cup fresh watermelon juice, strained
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
Step 1: Blend fresh watermelon chunks and strain through a fine mesh sieve to obtain clear juice.
Step 2: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt.
Step 3: Stir in the watermelon juice until the mixture is a smooth, thin paste without lumps.
Step 4: Cover the bowl with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir well.
Step 5: Microwave for another 45 seconds until the dough becomes thick, sticky, and translucent.
Step 6: Transfer the hot dough to a surface heavily dusted with cornstarch.
Step 7: Cut the mochi into small pieces, coat thoroughly in starch, and allow to cool before serving.
Notes
Ensure you use glutinous rice flour specifically; regular rice flour will not work for this texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
