Sakura Mochi (Kansai-Style Cherry Blossom Rice Cakes)

Name: Sakura Mochi (Kansai-Style Cherry Blossom Rice Cakes)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 150 g glutinous rice ((mochigome/sweet rice) OR domyojiko); 6-8 salted cherry blossom leaves; 175 ml water (plus extra for washing/soaking); 2 tbsp white sugar; 1-2 drops of pink food coloring (or half the amount of red food coloring); 120-160 g smooth red bean paste (koshian); salted cherry blossom flowers (optional to decorate)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:40min

Sakura mochi is a traditional pink rice cake filled with sweet red bean paste and wrapped with a salted cherry blossom leaf. Its unique flavor and cute appearance are perfect for spring!

Updated at: Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:18:30 GMT