Kinako Mochi (Grilled Mochi With Soybean Flour)
Experience a classic Japanese sweet dessert, Kinako Mochi! The soft, chewy rice cake is coated in the nutty kinako soybean powder. Learn how to make it!
Looking for more Japanese mochi recipes? Try my Chocolate Mochi, Anko Mochi or Oshiruko!

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!
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Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Kinako Mochi Recipe:

How To Make Kinako 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 1
Place kiri mochi in a bowl, pour water, and microwave it.

Step 2
Dust the softened mochi with the kinako and sugar mixture.

That’s it! Soft and chewy kinako mochi is ready in 5 minutes! Serve immediately! If mochi is left out for too long, it can become dry and lose its soft texture.
Mochi Dessert Variations
Check out these sweet treats if you are ready to dive into mochi!
- Daifuku mochi – is filled with sweet red bean paste.
- Mochi ice cream – is filled with creamy ice cream.
- Warabi mochi – has a jelly-like texture topped with kinako and drizzled with kuromitsu (black honey).
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Kinako Mochi (Grilled Mochi With Soybean Flour)
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- Cut kiri mochi into half.
- Place mochi in a bowl, pour enough water over the top, and microwave for 2 minutes or until soft.
- Blend kinako powder and sugar to make a kinako mixture.
- Dust the softened mochi with the kinako mixture.
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Notes
- Adding a little salt to the kinako mixture can make the sweetness even more delicious.
- If your mochi is overheated, it will lose shape and become mushy. If it’s not soft after 2 minutes, heat it in 20-second increments and see if it’s done.
- Mochi should be enjoyed with caution as a potential choking hazard, especially for the elderly and small children. Cut the mochi into small pieces and chew very well when eating.
- Serve immediately. If mochi is left out for too long, it can become dry and lose its soft texture.