Yaki Mochi With Sweet Soy Sauce

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!

Yaki mochi with sweet soy sauce is a tasty and easy way to enjoy chewy mochi. Simply grill the mochi rice cakes, dip them in the savory sauce, and savor the deliciousness of yaki mochi. This is perfect for a quick and satisfying treat!

Why You Will Love This Recipe 

What is Yaki Mochi?

Yaki mochi is made by grilling or pan-frying mochi (Japanese rice cake), which results in a delightful texture and a slightly charred flavor. While there are various ways to savor yaki mochi, many Japanese people love eating it by dipping it into sweetened soy sauce (this recipe). The sauce’s sweetness and savoriness complement the chewy and crispy mochi perfectly.

Recipe Ingredients

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

• Mochi – Mochi is a traditional Japanese food made from glutinous rice with a gooey and chewy texture. The plain mochi is not sweetened, which makes it a versatile ingredient that can be used in both sweet and savory dishes. Kiri mochi, which I use in this recipe, is a type of mochi pre-cut into rectangular shapes; it’s dried, hard like bar soap, and comes in individual packages.
• Soy sauce – is a liquid condiment made from soybeans, wheat, salt, and water. It is a fundamental ingredient in Japanese cooking, which adds umami flavor to various dishes.
• Sugar – You can use various types of sweeteners such as brown sugar, cane sugar, honey, or any preferred sweetener.

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.

1. Cut mochi into half or smaller pieces and cook on a nonstick pan over medium heat.
2. Flip the mochi pieces over and cook the other side.
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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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!