Toast the pieces of mochi in the toaster oven until soft, while preparing water for boiling. Combine kinako, sugar and salt together in a bowl and set aside.

Bring water to a boil (use enough water to soak the mochi in a small bowl).

Pour the boiling water in a separate bowl and soak the toasted mochi thoroughly.

Remove from water, transfer immediately to the bowl with the kinako mixture, and coat well.