Microwaved Sakura Mochi with Koshi-an

1. 1

   Put water, sugar, salt, red food coloring in a heatproof bowl and dissolve.

2. 2

   Make sure to add just a small amount of the red food coloring.

3. 3

   I used about 3 scoops with a toothpick.

4. 4

   Add the domyojiko to Step 1 and mix.

5. 5

   Cover with plastic wrap and heat in a 600 W microwave for 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Take Step 3 out of the microwave, mix, wrap it again with a plastic wrap and heat for another 3 minutes.

7. 7

   Then let it sit in the microwave for 10 minutes to steam.

8. 8

   Divide the anko into 10 portions in advance, and roll into balls.

9. 9

   Divide the mochi into 10 portions and wrap in a plastic wrap.

10. 10

    I divided them each into about 40 g portions this time.

11. 11

    Roll out the mochi into a disk on the plastic wrap, place one portion of anko and form it into a ball shape.

12. 12

    Wrap a sakura leaf around it, and cover with plastic wrap to avoid drying out.

13. 13

    After making all 10 pieces, they are ready~ Leave them to cool, and then enjoy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.