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Watermelon Mochi

Watermelon Mochi

Delicious watermelon mochi, soft and chewy, flavored with fresh watermelon juice.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Asian
Servings 12 squares
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • blender
  • Deep frypan or saucepan
  • spatula
  • 12cm x 12 cm square mold

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Glutinous rice flour
  • 65 g Granulated sugar
  • 40 g Corn starch
  • 240 ml Watermelon juice, strained
  • 1.5 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • To make the watermelon juice, place watermelon flesh in a blender and blitz until smooth, then pass through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp.
  • Combine the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  • Add the watermelon juice and oil, and whisk until smooth.
  • Heat a deep frypan or saucepan over medium heat and add the mochi mixture.
  • Heat, stirring consistently, for 5-8 minutes, or until the mochi mixture thickens and changes into a dark pink translucent color (the mixture should be very sticky).
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Prepare a 12cm x 12 cm square mold and line it with parchment paper; if you don’t have that size, any small rectangular container should work.
  • Pour the warm mochi into the lined mold and press it down with the spatula to flatten it.
  • Place the mochi in the fridge to cool for 1-2 hours, or until slightly firmed up.
  • Dust your work surface with cornstarch.
  • Remove the mochi from the mold and place it on the dusted surface.
  • Dust the top of the mochi with more cornflour and cut it into 12 pieces of mochi with an oiled knife.
  • Separate the pieces and dust all sides of the mochi with cornflour.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

This mochi is sweet and refreshing, perfect for summer days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Asian Desserts, dessert, Mochi, Refreshing Snacks, Sweet Treats, Watermelon Mochi
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