Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• ¼ cup kinako (soyabean flour)
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/8 tsp kosher salt
• 8 pieces of basic savory mochi
• ½ cup hot water

Method

1. Heat the broiler to high and arrange a rack in the upper third of the oven.
2. Combine kinako, sugar, and salt in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
3. Set aside.
4. Place mochi on a baking sheet and broil, turning frequently, until inflated, crisp, and brown on all sides, in about 5 minutes.
5. Dip mochi in hot water, roll in kinako mixture, and serve immediately.