Watermelon Mochi
A refreshing summer dessert combining the chewy texture of mochi with the sweet, juicy goodness of watermelon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup watermelon juice
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour (sweet rice flour)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- Cornstarch (for dusting)
- Optional: food coloring or flavoring
Instructions
- Extract the Watermelon Juice: Begin by cutting your watermelon into chunks and placing them in a blender. Blend until smooth, then strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and the fresh watermelon juice. Stir until everything is well mixed and smooth.
- Steam the Mixture: Prepare your steamer and line the basket with parchment paper. Pour the mochi mixture into the lined basket and steam for about 20-25 minutes.
- Cool and Knead: Once done, remove the steamer and let it cool. Dust your countertop with cornstarch and knead the dough gently for a minute.
- Shape Your Mochi: Dust your hands with cornstarch and pinch off small amounts of dough to form into little balls or discs.
- Dust and Serve: Give the shaped mochi another light dusting with cornstarch to prevent sticking.
Notes
Serve with fresh mint leaves or pair with whipped cream or coconut ice cream for an added treat. Best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: watermelon, mochi, summer dessert, Japanese dessert, sweet treat