Sakura Mochi

Directions

1. 1
   Place sugar and water in a bowl and add a bit of red color to make a light coloring. Add the domyoji ko and mix. Bring to a boil and cover. Take off heat and let rest about 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Soak cherry leaves in lukewarm salted water a few minutes and set aside.
3. 3
   Divide dough into mochi portions, fill with an, place in steamer. Steam for 4-5 minutes on medium heat. After steamed, wrap in cherry leaves.