Sakura Mochi

1. 1

   If the store-bought anko has a lot of liquid, boil it off in a saucepan.

2. 2

   Divide the paste into 16 equal pieces and shape into balls.

3. 3

   Rinse 2 cups of mochi rice and drain in a sieve.

4. 4

   Put the sugar in a bowl and mix with a tiny amount of red food colouring.

5. 5

   Put the mochi rice in the rice cooker along with 360 ml water and the sugar and food colouring mixture from Step 3.

6. 6

   Mix together and cook as normal.

7. 7

   Once cooked, mash the rice lightly with a rolling pin, etc.

8. 8

   Spread the rice out on a baking tray and divide into 16 equal pieces.

9. 9

   Place 1 part of the rice mixture on top of some cling film and flatten it out.

10. 10

    Add a ball of the anko on top and wrap the rice to the center.

11. 11

    Wrap in a sakura leaf and they're ready.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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