Description
Delightful and refreshing Watermelon Mochi Bites, perfect for summer gatherings and a treat for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups sticky rice flour
- ½ cup fresh watermelon juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar (or honey)
- Cornstarch for dusting
- Optional toppings: shredded coconut, crushed nuts, or chocolate
Instructions
- Blend 1 cup of fresh watermelon until smooth, then strain to get juice.
- In a bowl, combine sticky rice flour, watermelon juice, and sugar, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a lined heatproof dish and steam for about 20 minutes.
- Let cool, dust hands with cornstarch, take a small piece of mochi, and wrap it around a watermelon cube.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour to set, then serve dusted with cornstarch or your choice of toppings.
Notes
Be patient while cooling the mochi to achieve the perfect texture, and ensure cornstarch is available to prevent stickiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Watermelon, Mochi, Summer Treat, Vegan Dessert