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Watermelon Mochi

Irresistible Watermelon Mochi: Your New Favorite Summer Treat

Enjoy the sweet, chewy delight of Watermelon Mochi, the perfect summer treat that combines fresh watermelon flavor with traditional mochi.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Mochi Ingredients
  • 1 cup Sweet Rice Flour Main structure ingredient.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Balancing sweetener.
  • 1 cup Watermelon Juice Freshly blended for maximum flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Enhances richness.
  • to dust Powdered Sugar For dusting.
  • to dust Shredded Coconut For dusting.

Equipment

  • microwave
  • mixing bowl
  • Blender
  • plastic wrap
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Start by cutting a fresh watermelon into chunks and blending them until smooth to make watermelon juice.
  2. In a mixing bowl, sift together sweet rice flour and sugar.
  3. Gradually pour the watermelon juice into the dry mixture and stir until smooth.
  4. Cover the bowl and microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until thickened.
  5. Mix in the softened butter while the dough is hot.
  6. Knead the dough on a clean surface for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  7. Shape into a flat disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  8. Dust your workspace with cornstarch and roll out the dough, then cut into desired shapes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve with a sprinkle of shredded coconut for added sweetness.

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