Watermelon Mochi Recipe: A Juicy Twist on Classic Treats
Learn how to make delicious watermelon mochi with this simple recipe that adds a refreshing twist to a classic treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups glutinous rice flour
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup watermelon puree
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- additional cornstarch for dusting
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add water and watermelon puree to the dry ingredients, and stir until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a greased steaming tray and steam for 20 minutes.
- Let it cool, then dust your hands with cornstarch and divide the mochi into pieces.
- Shape each piece into a ball, dust with more cornstarch, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a sweeter mochi, increase sugar as desired.
- Feel free to experiment with other fruit purees.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: watermelon, mochi, recipe, dessert, sweet