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!

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!

This recipe is for you if:
• You love Japanese rice cakes.
• You want to make mochi recipes.
• You are looking for simple yaki mochi recipe.

Let me walk you through the ingredients and the instructions. If you want to check the recipe, jump to the recipe. Let's get started!

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• About this recipe
• What is Yaki Mochi?
• 📋 Ingredients
• Where to Buy Japanese Ingredients
• 🔪Instructions
• How To Eat Yaki Mochi
• Various Ways To Cook Mochi
• More Mochi Recipes
• Thanks For Stopping By!
• 📖 Recipe
• Yaki Mochi with Sweet Soy Sauce
• 💬 Comments

About this recipe

• Japanese mochi recipe
• Chewy and savory snack
• Easy steps with a few ingredients
• Ready in under 10 minutes
• Various cooking methods for grilling mochi

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.

Yaki mochi can be enjoyed plain with soy sauce or sweet toppings, which you will find in the recipe below.

📋 Ingredients

Here are the ingredients (amounts are in the recipe card below).

• Mochi - Japanese rice cake made from glutinous rice. I use store-bought kiri mochi in this recipe. See more details below.

• Soy sauce - is a liquid condiment made from soybeans, wheat, salt, and water. It is a fundamental ingredient in Japanese cooking, which add umami flavor to various dishes.

• Sugar - You can use various types of sweeteners such as brown sugar, cane sugar, honey, or any preferred sweetener.

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 is 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.

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. You can find them in Japanese markets or Asian markets.

*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.

Where to Buy Japanese Ingredients

If you live in the US, you can find Japanese ingredients in the list below.

• Japanese market: Mitsuwa Marketplace, Marukai
• Asian market
• Whole Foods Market
• Health food stores
• Online stores: Instacart, Walmart, Amazon

🔪Instructions

Let me show you how to make it! Click here to watch the recipe video.

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.

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!

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.

More Mochi Recipes

Check out these popular mochi recipes if you are ready to dive into mochi!

• Daifuku mochi - is made of chewy rice cake filled with sweet and flavorful red bean paste.
• Strawberry daifuku - Daifuku mochi filled with a strawberry.
• Mochi ice cream - is made of small, round balls of ice cream wrapped in a layer of mochi.
• Oshiruko - is a delightful dessert consisting of sweet red bean soup paired with mochi.
• Ozoni - is a Japanese new year mochi soup that brings together the chewy texture of mochi and a flavorful broth.

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Chef JA Cooks is a Japanese food blog that shares simple and healthy Japanese home cooking recipes, including vegan and vegetarian. From traditional Japanese recipes to modern recipes with step-by-step instructions.

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