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Watermelon Mochi

Delicious Watermelon Mochi: A Refreshing Summer Treat

This Watermelon Mochi offers a delightful combination of chewy texture and natural sweetness, perfect for a refreshing dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mochi
  • ¾ cup Fresh Watermelon Juice Blended and strained from fresh watermelon
  • 1 cup Glutinous Rice Flour Essential for chewy texture
  • ¼ cup Tapioca Starch Can be replaced with arrowroot starch
  • ¼ cup Maple Sugar Can be substituted with coconut sugar or agave nectar
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil Can be replaced with neutral oils

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Non-Stick Pan
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • knife
  • Fine-mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Watermelon Juice by blending fresh watermelon into a smooth juice and straining it.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients by combining glutinous rice flour, tapioca starch, and maple sugar in a bowl.
  3. Combine Ingredients by making a well in the dry mixture, adding watermelon juice and avocado oil, then mix until smooth.
  4. Cook Mixture by heating it in a non-stick pan for about 3-4 minutes until it's thick and sticky.
  5. Shape and Chill the mochi dough into a square on parchment paper and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  6. Slice and Serve the chilled mochi into squares dusted with glutinous rice flour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to dust the mochi with glutinous rice flour before slicing to prevent sticking. Experiment with different flavors and fillings as desired.

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