Description
Adorable pastel mochi skewers with cherry blossom and kitty designs for a sweet spring treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour (mochiko)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Food coloring (pink and green)
- Edible decorations (flowers, leaves)
- Black sesame paste or edible marker (for faces)
- Cornstarch (for dusting)
Instructions
- Mix glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water in a bowl to form a smooth dough.
- Divide into three portions — leave one white, color one pink, and one green.
- Shape into small balls and optional kitty or floral forms using molds or by hand.
- Steam for 10–12 minutes until glossy and chewy, then cool slightly.
- Dust lightly with cornstarch to prevent sticking.
- Decorate with edible flowers or draw faces using sesame paste or food-safe markers.
- Skewer and serve on a pastel plate for a charming presentation.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is smooth for the best texture.
- Use food-safe markers for decorating if not using sesame paste.
- Experiment with different colors for a vibrant presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steamed
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg