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Watermelon Mochi

Delightfully Chewy Watermelon Mochi for a Sweet Escape

Enjoy the refreshing taste of Watermelon Mochi, a gluten-free and vegan dessert perfect for summer days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mochi Base
  • 1 cup Glutinous Rice Flour Provides the signature stretchy and sticky texture
  • 1/4 cup Maple Sugar Acts as a natural sweetener
  • 1/4 cup Tapioca Starch Adds elasticity to the mixture
For the Flavor
  • 3/4 cup Fresh Watermelon Juice The star ingredient
  • 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil Adds richness and prevents sticking

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Mixing bowl
  • non-stick skillet
  • Parchment paper
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Make Watermelon Juice: Cut ripe watermelon into chunks, blend until smooth, and strain to extract ¾ cup of juice.
  2. Prepare Mochi Mixture: Mix glutinous rice flour, maple sugar, and tapioca starch, then add the watermelon juice and 1 tablespoon of avocado oil.
  3. Cook Mochi: Heat a skillet, add 1 tablespoon avocado oil, pour in the mixture, and stir for 3-4 minutes until thick and stretchy.
  4. Shape the Mochi: Transfer to a surface, flatten into a square about ½-inch thick, cover with parchment, and chill for 1-2 hours.
  5. Dust & Cut: Dust with glutinous rice flour, then cut into pieces and dust again to prevent sticking.

Nutrition

Serving: 2piecesCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw before serving for best texture.

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