Sakuramochi

Method

1. 1 Soak the salted cherry leaves in water for 20 minutes to reduce the saltiness, then pat them dry.
2. 2 Simmer red beans with sugar until a thick paste is formed, then roll it into elongated balls.
3. 3 Mix glutinous rice flour with sugar, water, and a little pink food coloring to form a liquid batter.
4. 4 Spread the batter into thin, oval-shaped sheets on a non-stick pan over low heat, being careful not to burn.
5. 5 Wrap a slice of dough around the filling, then wrap it in a cherry leaf; eat the leaf as well.

With an appliance

• Microwave 42 min

  Replace step 4: spread each portion of dough into a thin oval shape on parchment paper and microwave at 500 W for 50 seconds; step 5 remains unchanged.