How to Prepare Kirimochi

Step 1

Toasted Mochi: Put the mochi in a toaster oven or non-stick pan for 5-10 minutes until puffed and nicely toasted.

Step 2

Microwaved Mochi: Slightly dampen the surface of the kirimochi and microwave for a minute or two, until softened.

Step 3

Grilled Mochi: Grill the mochi for about 10 minutes or until puffy and nicely toasted.

Step 4

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)

Step 5

Moffle (Mochi Waffles): Place mochi blocks into a heated waffle iron for 6 minutes, or until crispy.

Step 6

Isobeyaki: Toast or grill the mochi with soy sauce and sugar (optional). Wrap with a nori sheet or add nori flakes on top.

Step 7

Kinako: Prepare mochi as desired and toss in kinako powder and sugar to taste

Step 8

Red Bean: Prepare mochi as desired and top with red bean paste

Step 9

Daikon and Soy Sauce: Prepare Mochi as Desired and top with grated daikon and a drizzle of soy sauce

Step 10

Honey Butter: Toast or grill the mochi with butter. Top with a drizzle of honey.

Step 11

Natto: Prepare mochi as desired and top with natto.

Step 12

Chocolate: Prepare mochi as desired and top with chocolate.

Step 13

Soup (ex: Ozoni, Udon): Boil, grill, or toast the mochi separately and add it to the soup at the very end.