Easy Watermelon Mochi
A delightful summer treat that combines soft, chewy mochi with the refreshing flavor of watermelon, perfect for hot days.
- 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 fresh watermelon juice (strained)
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour (sweet rice flour)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
- Start by gathering your ripe watermelon and converting it into juice. Cut it into chunks, blend well, and strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Measure out 1 cup of the juice and set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and granulated sugar. Stir them together until well mixed.
- Gradually add the fresh watermelon juice to the dry ingredients. Stir continuously to form a smooth batter.
- Pour the batter into a lightly greased heatproof dish. Steam on high heat for about 20-25 minutes, or until the mixture becomes translucent and firm.
- Once cooked, carefully remove the dish from the steamer and allow it to cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Once the mochi is cool enough to handle, gently dredge it in cornstarch and turn it out onto the dusted surface. Knead the mochi for a minute or two to create a smooth texture.
- Cut it into bite-sized pieces using a knife or pizza cutter. Dust each piece with more cornstarch to keep it from sticking together.
Notes
This recipe can be customized with different flavors by using various fruit juices or even incorporating matcha powder for a unique twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mochi, watermelon, dessert, summer treats, Japanese sweets