Mochi (Rice Cakes)

For those who loves mochi/Japanese rice cakes may like to know the many different types of mochi and how to prepare them (with a little twist):

ankoro-mochi = mochi with sweet red beans

abekawa-mochi = mochi with sweet soy powder (soy powder called kinako + sugar)

goma-mochi = mochi with sweet sesame powder (black/white sesame powder + sugar)

karami-mochi = mochi with grinded daikon radish and soy sauce

isobemaki-mochi = mochi dipped in soy sauce then wrapped in nori (dried seaweed)

su-mochi = mochi with grinded daikon radish and vinegar sauce or yuzu juice

kane-mochi = rich/having lots of money -> work smart and spend wisely

ebi-mochi = mochi with dried shrimp toppings

natto-mochi = mochi with natto toppings

chikara-mochi = physically strong -> regular exercise with protein supplement