I make these rice cakes every year during Obon (ohagi). These are sold everywhere in Sendai, but store quality tends to be "just sweet." You can eat as much as you want with moderately sweetened homemade ohagi!To make a good paste that feels good in your mouth, I make it carefully by removing the thin edamame membrane and use a mortar. "Semi-killing" means to smash only half of it so that the grains remain. The rice cakes will harden when chilled if you over-smash. For 10 small ohagi. Recipe by Fabiko

I’m excited to share one of my favorite treats with you—Mango Mochi! It’s soft, chewy, and bursting with the tropical sweetness of mango. If you’ve never tried making mochi before, don’t worry—it’s surprisingly easy and totally worth it. Whether you’re a mochi lover or just looking for a fun new dessert to try, this one’s a must. Let’s dive into making this deliciously sweet and chewy treat! Enjoy!

When I was small, my mother used to make this for me whenever it was the mochi pounding season.This dish is like mixing mochi into a heavily seasoned cabbage stir-fry with lots of soup.The key is to use a substantial amount of oil. Recipe by Yomoya

Creamy Mixed Nuts Mochi is a delicious treat with a soft, chewy texture, rich whipped cream, and crunchy mixed nuts inside. It’s easy to make and perfect for a sweet snack! Just prepare the mochi dough, whip up the creamy nut filling, and enjoy these delightful homemade treats.

If you’re a fan of sweet, chewy desserts, you’re going to love this Strawberry Mochi! It’s got that soft, sticky texture we all crave, with the perfect burst of juicy strawberry flavor inside. This is such an easy and fun treat to make at home, and it’s a great way to enjoy the sweetness of strawberries in a whole new way. Let’s dive in and make this delicious treat together! Enjoy!

I came up with this recipe since I was tired of the regular isobe yaki (mochi with seaweed).You can also use vegetable oil, but sesame oil is fragrant and delicious. For those who like it on the sweet side, add a little sugar to give it a mitarashi-like touch. Recipe by Mizukichi

I've posted this recipe here because these daikon mochi were so well-received.I'm going to keep on experimenting with different ratios and/or measurements of the flour and katakuriko, or try mixing in other ingredients.I wonder how they'll turn out if I use joshinko or shiratamako.Maybe you should keep some liquid from the radish in case you need to adjust its firmness later.I've written to steam-fry over low heat to make them soft (so that they're edible for toddlers), but they'll also turn out amazing if you fry them over medium low heat until they're nice and crispy. Recipe by Iku..

My mother-in-law taught me this recipe for when you need to use up leftover mochi.Try wrapping the entire piece of mochi in cheese! Recipe by Pukupukuko

This Mango Mochi is soft, chewy, and filled with sweet, juicy mango. The delicate mochi wrapper pairs perfectly with the fresh fruit, creating a light and refreshing treat. Simple to make and fun to eat, it’s a perfect dessert! Enjoy!

I had some mochi and wanted to eat them in a different way so I tried in a gratin.I thought it would taste pretty good with yakiniku sauce, so I gave it a try!Since the miso in the ingredients could be difficult to blend in, use a whisk to blend it in thoroughly.It tastes best if the liquid is thoroughly drained from the grated daikon radish. Recipe by Satomiwa

We just finished pounding mochi, and tried eating it like this for lunch and it was delicious.If you have just-pounded fresh mochi, tear it up with your hands and arrange it on the place. If you have grilled mochi, dip it in hot water and then arrange it on the plate. Recipe by meg115

I love the Chinese dim sum's daikon mochi! Here's my version (attempt?) of daikon mochi.