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If you enjoy Japanese rice cake, you will love this Anko Mochi! With this easy recipe, you can whip it up in no time!

Looking for more Japanese mochi recipes? Try my Chocolate Mochi, Kinako Mochi, or Isobeyaki Mochi!

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Anko mochi is a beloved Japanese dessert made with soft, chewy mochi and sweet red bean paste.
It’s quick and easy to make, perfect for a simple yet satisfying treat.
The combination of sweet anko and chewy mochi offers a delightful balance of textures you’ll enjoy.

Mochi

Mochi is a traditional Japanese rice cake made from glutinous rice. It is known for its chewy texture and wide range of uses, including sweet and savory dishes. Find mochi recipes here.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Anko Mochi:

Mochi: In this recipe, I use kiri mochi, a type of mochi pre-cut into rectangular shapes; it’s dried, hard like bar soap, and comes in individual packages. It’s convenient and easy to portion out and use in various recipes.
Anko is a sweet paste made from small azuki beans (reddish-brown beans). Japanese cuisine often uses anko as a filling for sweets and confections, such as daifuku mochi, dorayaki, and manjū. It is also widely enjoyed in other East Asian cuisines. The anko paste is made by boiling the azuki beans until they are soft, then sweetening them with sugar. The resulting paste is sweet with a slightly grainy texture due to the mashed beans.

How To Make Anko Mochi: STEP BY STEP

Here are some quick visual instructions! For all the detailed ingredients and instructions, go to the printable recipe card below.

Step 2

Cut kiri mochi into half and cook over medium heat.

Step 2

Cut kiri mochi into half and cook over medium heat.

Step 3

Flip the mochi pieces over and cook the other side.

Step 4

Place the mochi pieces on a plate and put anko sauce over them.

Serve immediately! If mochi is left out for too long, it can become dry and lose its soft texture.

Various Ways To Cook Mochi

A nonstick pan is a convenient way to cook mochi, but there are several other methods to grill or cook mochi, such as:

Grill – Grilling the mochi on a barbecue or stovetop grill pan is a traditional method. The mochi can be placed on the grill and cooked until it becomes crispy and golden brown.
Oven – The mochi can be baked in the oven by placing it on a baking sheet and baking it until it is golden brown and crispy. This method is excellent if you want to make a large batch of mochi.
Toaster oven – A toaster oven is a quick and easy way to cook small batches of mochi. Simply place the mochi in the toaster oven and cook until it is crispy and golden brown.
Microwave – The mochi can also be cooked in the microwave by placing it on a plate with a little water and microwaving it until it becomes soft. The mochi texture is different, but this method is time-saving as it takes only a few minutes and requires minimal effort.

How to eat it

Eating anko mochi in small bites and savoring each bite slowly is the best way to appreciate its unique texture and flavor fully. This allows you to experience the soft and chewy texture of the mochi and the sweet and smooth anko paste. Whether you choose a fork, chopsticks, or your fingers, take the time to enjoy it mindfully!

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