This is a confectionary with shiratamako wrapped in anko. The authentic version is apparently wrapped with lard.Use koshi-an or tsubu-an.It's difficult to wrap at Step 2, so do not put too much bean paste, or spread too thinly.If the dough does not stick to your hands, then you don't need to coat your hands with katakuriko. Recipe by Rurika

These sweets are named after the headdress worn by a bride in traditional Japanese weddings. I fell in love with them when I discovered them.The gyuhi rice dough for Pudding Daifukuis easy and delicious, so I used it to make these.You could make this with other anko fillings as well. Make these year-round using different seasonal ingredients! Recipe by Makunouchi

This is for my children, who love strawberry daifuku. Whenever I make ordinary ohagi rice cakes, I make these too.- Small, round and not so sour strawberries are good for this recipe. I often use saga-honoka, beni hoppe or amaou strawberries.- Make sure to wrap the bean paste or dough thinly. Otherwise, it will turn into a massive rice cake. - Refer to "My Precious Ohagi"to see how to make the bean paste filling, etc. The amount of rice is more than usual because you're using it to make ohagi. If you reduce the amount, it will be difficult to cook in the rice cooker. If you use it all for strawberry ohagi, it should make around 30. Recipe by Keyua

I made ohagi and botamochi rice cakes easily from plain cooked rice.You can sprinkle on your favourite toppings such as black sesame seeds, ground sesame seeds, aonori seaweed powder, green kinako powder, green tea powder, etc. Enjoy your original ohagi and botamochi rice cakes. (Refer to Step 7.) Recipe by Stylish Mama

I figured I could make okara like this if I could do it with tofu.It was a huge success when I tried it out.I tried various combinations and ingredients, and came up with this recipe.It is full of dietary fiber, and great if you're on a diet.Rolling this into small balls helps the kinako stick better, and it is delicious.There is no sweetness depending on the rice cake, so you can add lots of sugar. Recipe by Rurumiko

This is my family's recipe for Ohagi.Complete the process up to making the rice balls (Step 6) while the rice dough is still hot.If you use ready made anko bean paste, evaporate the moisture by microwaving (500W) for 4 minutes.If you want to make mochi, wet a pestle with hot water. For 10 servings, a diameter of 6cm each. Recipe by Chisora

This is one dish I always make when I have rice cakes on hand.It's an easy and delicious dish.Try this recipe out when you have leftover rice cakes from the New Years feast.Prepare it on an griddle at the table.Be sure to eat it while it's nice and hot. Recipe by Ponie

I had a craving for ohagi rice cakes, but if I make a lot, I end up with too many leftovers. So I came up with this recipe to easily make a small portion of mochi.It's easier to work if you put some water in a bowl for wetting your hands (since the mochi sticks to your hands)Measuring the tsubu an and rolling it into balls before microwaving the mochi makes the work easier. Recipe by Jinpiyo

I used to always toss out leftover rice, so I thought of a way to use it.In Step 2, I wrapped a rolling pin in plastic wrap, then crushed the rice grains.In Step 6, if you wear plastic gloves, your hands will not get sticky. If you store them in the refrigerator, microwave for a minute at 500W for a delicious texture akin to sesame dumplings. Consume the same day. Recipe by xlyumilx

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 wanted to eat plenty of daifuku with fresh strawberries picked that very morning.Weigh the bean paste and divide into twelve 30 g portions to create uniform-looking daifuku in the end.You can use either coarse or smooth bean paste.The thinner the dough is, the better the taste, because it'll be easier to taste the fresh strawberry and yummy bean paste. For making 12. Recipe by Marimary

My hometown area has a tradition of making sakura mochi with glutinous rice, not with Domyoji rice flour. We cook the rice in a rice cooker so it is very easy. I made white sakura mochi without colouring and put cherry blossom flavored adzuki bean paste inside, and they turned out very elegantly. You can make ohagi in this way as well. This is a fool-proof recipe!The key to this recipe is to gently crush the rice grains after the rice is cooked, to create the mochi's thick texture. It will be quite hot, so make sure to moisten your hands and work quickly so that you don't burn yourself. To colour the mochi, add a little food colouring at step 2 with a toothpick. It will look pretty. For making 8. Recipe by Toiroiro