Mochi and Kinako Nabe Dessert

A warm and comforting Japanese dessert featuring grilled mochi simmered in a sweet and nutty kinako broth.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

395

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£2.48

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Dinner•Dessert•Soup

Cuisine:

Japanese

Cooking Style:

Grilling•Roasting

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

8piecesMochi cakes(Store-bought or homemade, kiri mochi is recommended)

£3.50

0.5cupKinako (roasted soybean flour)(Available at most Asian grocery stores)

£2.00

0.3cupGranulated Sugar(Adjust to your preference)

£0.10

3cupsWater

1tablespoonSoy Sauce (light)(Optional, adds a hint of savory depth)

£0.05

0.5teaspoonVanilla Extract(Optional, enhances the sweetness)

£0.15

0.3teaspoonSalt(Balances the sweetness)

0.5cupShiratama Dango(Optional, to add for more texture.)

£2.75

0.5cupAzuki beans (canned)(Optional, for garnish)

£0.60

0.5teaspoonMatcha powder(Optional, for garnish.)

£0.75

Total Cost

£9.90

£2.48 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat your grill pan or oven broiler to medium-high heat.
2
Grill the mochi cakes for 2-3 minutes per side, until puffed up and slightly browned. Be careful not to burn them. Alternatively, you can toast them in a toaster oven.
3
While the mochi is grilling, prepare the kinako broth. In a medium saucepan (or donabe), combine the kinako, sugar, water, soy sauce (if using), vanilla extract (if using), and salt.
4
Whisk well to dissolve any lumps of kinako and sugar.
5
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broth thickens slightly.
6
Once the mochi is grilled and the broth is ready, gently place the grilled mochi cakes into the simmering kinako broth. Add shiratama dango if using.
7
Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to allow the mochi to absorb some of the broth's flavor.
8
Serve the mochi and kinako nabe hot, garnished with azuki beans and a dusting of matcha powder (optional). Enjoy!

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (210g)

395 kcal / 1653 kJ

Carbs

72g

28% of RDA

Fat

9% of RDA

Protein

14g

28% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

6 g

20% of RDA

Sugar

28 g

31% of RDA

Sodium

350 mg

15% of RDA

Saturated Fat

1 g

5% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Adjust the sweetness of the broth by adding more or less sugar to your liking.

If the kinako broth becomes too thick, add a little more water to thin it out.

For a richer flavor, you can use dashi broth instead of water.

Other toppings you can add include fresh fruit, such as strawberries or bananas, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

If using a donabe, be careful not to place a cold donabe on a hot burner as it could crack. Start with low heat and gradually increase it.

Cooking Equipment

Grill pan or oven broiler

Medium saucepan or donabe (earthenware pot)

Wine Pairings

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