Easy! Simple Sakura Cherry Blossom Mochi

1. 1

   Roll the koshi-an into 10 balls.

2. 2

   Soak the cherry blossom leaves in a bowl of water to remove excess salt.

3. 3

   (About 10 minutes).

4. 4

   Add the domyoji-ko, caster sugar and red colored water to a heat resistant bowl, and mix lightly.

5. 5

   Cover with cling film, microwave for about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Then leave to steam for about 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Add salt and mix well.

8. 8

   When it has cooled a little, spread out in a long shape on top of a sheet of cling wrap.

9. 9

   Roll up the mochi dough and shape into a cylindrical shape.

10. 10

    Unwrap the cling wrap, and cut into 10 even portions with a scraper.

11. 11

    Flatten the mochi dough with your palms, wrap the anko balls, and form them into barrels.

12. 12

    Wrap each with a cherry blossom leaf, and they are done.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.