Sizzling Mochi Explosion with Crunchy Nori

These seaweed-wrapped mochi blocks dipped in soy are a delicious treat. Mochi is a sweet, short-grain, glutinous rice with a high starch content. It’s commonly used to make rice cakes, and it’s also used in confections and rice dishes. It can be bought in almost any Japanese grocery store.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 8frozen mochi squares

  • ¼cupsoy sauce, or to taste

  • 1sheetnori (dry seaweed)

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (275 degrees C).

  2. Dip mochi into soy sauce, then place onto a baking sheet.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 5 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, cut nori into eight strips. Heat strips in a large skillet over medium heat until warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.

  5. Wrap a nori strip around each mochi. Serve warm.

Editor’s Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of soy sauce. The actual amount consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories105
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
0g
0%
Sodium
456mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Protein
3g
Vitamin C
0mg
1%
Calcium
4mg
0%
Iron
0mg
2%
Potassium
29mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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