Yaki Mochi With Sweet Soy Sauce (Grilled Mochi Recipe)
Are you craving a simple and tasty mochi snack? Try Yaki Mochi with Sweet Soy Sauce – a crispy and delicious rice cake treat that’s easy to make. Learn how to prepare it!
Looking for more mochi recipes? Try my Isobeyaki Mochi, Anko Mochi, or Fried Mochi!

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

How To Make Yaki 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
Cut kiri mochi into half and cook on a nonstick pan.

Step 2
Flip the mochi pieces over and cook the other side.

Step 3
Make a dipping sauce by blending soy sauce and sugar.

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 the easiest way to cook blocks of 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 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 Yaki Mochi

You can tear the mochi into bite-sized pieces and dip them into the sauce. Or drizzle the sauce over the mochi before taking a bite. You will enjoy the combination of flavors and textures either way!
More Mochi Recipes

Check out these tasty kiri mochi recipes if you are ready to dive into mochi! You can find Oshiruko, Ozoni, Chocolate Mochi, and more!
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Yaki Mochi With Sweet Soy Sauce (Grilled Mochi Recipe)
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- 1 Nonstick pan
Instructions
- Cut kiri mochi into half.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Place the mochi pieces onto the pan and cook for 3 minutes or until slightly golden brown.
- Flip the mochi pieces over to cook the other side for 3 minutes and make sure the inside is soft.
- Make a dipping sauce by blending soy sauce and sugar and serve with the mochi.
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Notes
- 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.
- You can use a grill pan, toaster oven, regular oven, or microwave for cooking mochi. See “Various Ways To Cook Mochi” for more information.
- Add more or less sugar to adjust the sauce’s sweetness to your liking.
- If you are trying a mochi recipe for the first time, I highly recommend kiri mochi. This Sato no kiri mochi is a famous brand and is pre-cut with a slit, which makes it easier to break apart by hand and cook evenly.