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Oshiruko (Japanese Red Bean Soup)
Treat yourself to a bowl of sweet Oshiruko this winter! The traditional Japanese snack is perfect for wintertime dessert, with its comforting and delicious flavors!
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Recipe Ingredients
Youโll need the following ingredients to make this Oshiruko:
How To Make Oshiruko: 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
Add anko, water, and a pinch of salt to a small saucepan.
Step 2
Bring to a boil and make the red bean soup.
Step 3
Cut kiri mochi into half and cook over medium heat.
Step 4
Flip the mochi pieces over and cook the other side.
Serve the soup in a small bowl and place the mochi on top. Enjoy the sweet and chewy Japanese dessert while it’s warm!
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. 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
Use chopsticks or a spoon to pick up a piece of mochi from the soup. Dip the mochi into the soup and let it absorb some of the sweet broth. And take a small bite of the mochi, enjoying its chewy texture and the soup’s sweetness.
You can drink the soup using a spoon or lift the bowl to your lips and sip.
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Oshiruko (Japanese Red Bean Soup)
Equipment
- 1 Small sauce pan
- 1 Nonstick pan
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add anko, water, and salt to a small saucepan and bring to a boil to make the red bean soup.
- Cut kiri mochi into half.
- Heat a non-stick 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.
- Serve the soup in a small bowl and place the mochi on top.
Video
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.
- You can adjust the sweetness and thickness of the soup to your liking by adding more or less water.
Nutrition
This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.
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