Toasted Mochi in Seaweed (Norimaki Mochi)

Mochi sprinkled with soy sauce and wrapped in seaweed.

Mochi Ice Cream

Like a Japanese ice cream sandwich, sweet mochi dough encases ice cream

Toasted Mochi in Soybean Flour (Kinako Mochi)

Toasted mochi are rolled in a sweet, nutty coating for something between marshmallows and morning cereal.

Adzuki Bean Porridge (Zensai)

A Japanese dessert of adzuki beans and mochi.

Basic Sweet Mochi (An Mochi)

Perfect for wrapping around ice cream.

Basic Savory Mochi (Age Mochi)

Glutinous rice cakes, called mochi, are used throughout Japanese cuisine. Try your hand at making your own with this straightforward recipe.

Ozoni Soup

A soothing Japanese soup that takes center stage during New Year’s.

Hi everyone! I’m looking for a recipe/method for making mochi, not an filled but plain mochi cakes to dip in sugared kinako. My grandparents and great grandparents used to have a complicated machine/grinder that they...

I haven’t had a chance to check out Elizabeth Falkner’s new cookbook yet, but I was wondering if her mochi cake recipe was in it... and if so, would anyone who has it be willing to post? Thanks!!

New Year's, Japanese Style

Trade in your champagne and hors d’oeuvres for sake and mochi.

Pop Open Some Sake

What to drink with our New Year’s mochi menu.

Drinks Around the World

Ring in the New Year 24 times over.

Holiday Central

Recipes, menus, gifts, and entertaining tips for all your celebratory needs.

10 Exotic Sweeteners

Go beyond white sugar.

Shaved Ice Treats

Ten frozen concoctions to help you chill out this summer.