Mochitsuki : 60 Sweet and Savory Mochi Recipes - Charity Burggraaf

A joyful love letter to mochi-the delightfully chewy rice cakes that bounce between sweet and savory-conveyed through sparkling narrative and 60 irresistible recipes. Explore the history, culture, and tradition of mochi and mochitsuki (community mochi-making events) in this visually rich cookbook. Author Kristen Morita, who shares recipes inspired by her heritage on her Mochi Mommy blog, invites us all to join her on a "warm, squishy, delicious journey" as she demonstrates mochi-making and the integral role of mochi in Japanese cuisine and expat communities from Hawai`i to the mainland United States. Learn how to make fresh, authentic mochi at home, and then use it as an ingredient in daifuku (small round mochi stuffed with sweet filling), Hawai`i-style butter mochi, savory dishes, and American desserts with a little extra bounce, such as donuts, muffins, and brownies. A chapter on holidays and occasions offers recipes for traditional mochi treats eaten throughout the year in Japan for cherry blossom season, Girls' Day, the autumn equinox, and more. Step-by-step instructions, mouthwatering photos, and playful illustrations accompany such recipes as:Mochi Banana BreadPeanut Butter Daifuku using chocolate gyuhiPumpkin Butter MochiGrilled mochi with assorted toppings, like soy sauce and chili crunchMy Grandma's Ozoni, a New Year's soupHanami Dango, skewered tricolor dango in honor of springPlus, three versions of mochi donuts!Baked, boiled, steamed, grilled, stuffed, and for breakfast, lunch, a snack, or dessert: You can make mochi in all its delicious iterations right in your own kitchen with this charming book to show you how.