Description
Delightful, refreshing bites of mochi filled with sweet watermelon, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup fresh watermelon, cubed
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or potato starch (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon Filling: Blend watermelon cubes until smooth, then strain to remove excess juice.
- Make the Mochi Dough: In a bowl, mix glutinous rice flour and sugar, gradually adding water until the mixture resembles pancake batter.
- Steam the Mixture: Pour the mochi mixture into a microwavable dish, cover with a damp cloth, and steam in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until slightly translucent.
- Shape the Mochi: On a cornstarch-dusted surface, flatten pieces of the dough into circles.
- Wrap the Filling: Place a small amount of watermelon filling in the center of each circle, fold the mochi over, and pinch to seal.
- Final Touches: Dust with cornstarch and let cool completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for the best taste when chilled.
Notes
For added flavor, consider infusing the mochi or dusting with matcha or coconut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: watermelon, mochi, summer dessert, vegan treats, sweet snacks