How to Prepare Kirimochi
Kirimochi, a type of dried mochi, can be prepared using various methods. Here is the ultimate guide to simple, but delicious ways to use this ingredient.
Servings: 2 pieces
Calories: 90kcal
Ingredients
Isobeyaki
- soy sauce
- sugar or honey
- nori sheet
Kinako (Roasted Soybean)
- kinako powder
- sugar
Red Bean (Anko)
- red bean paste
Daikon and Soy Sauce
- daikon grated
- soy sauce
Honey Butter
- butter
- honey
Natto (Slimy Fermented Soybeans)
- natto
Chocolate
- chocolate
Instructions
Ways to Prepare Mochi
- Toasted Mochi: Put the mochi in a toaster oven or non-stick pan for 5-10 minutes until puffed and nicely toasted.
- Microwaved Mochi: Slightly dampen the surface of the kirimochi and microwave for a minute or two, until softened.
- Grilled Mochi: Grill the mochi for about 10 minutes or until puffy and nicely toasted.
- Boiled Mochi: Place the mochi in a pot filled with cold water. Bring the pot to a light simmer and simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until the mochi is nicely softened. (Good for soups like ozoni or udon)
- Moffle (Mochi Waffles): Place mochi blocks into a heated waffle iron for 6 minutes, or until crispy.
Flavor the Mochi
- Isobeyaki: Toast or grill the mochi with soy sauce and sugar (optional). Wrap with a nori sheet or add nori flakes on top.
- Kinako: Prepare mochi as desired and toss in kinako powder and sugar to taste
- Red Bean: Prepare mochi as desired and top with red bean paste
- Daikon and Soy Sauce: Prepare Mochi as Desired and top with grated daikon and a drizzle of soy sauce
- Honey Butter: Toast or grill the mochi with butter. Top with a drizzle of honey.
- Natto: Prepare mochi as desired and top with natto.
- Chocolate: Prepare mochi as desired and top with chocolate.
- Soup (ex: Ozoni, Udon): Boil, grill, or toast the mochi separately and add it to the soup at the very end.
Notes
Feel free to try even more flavors: matcha, black sesame, etc. There are endless possibilites!
Nutrition: Calories are calculated for 2 pieces of plain mochi only.