Kinako Mochi with Kuromitsu is a simple Japanese snack with roasted soybean flour, black sugar syrup, and dried, plain mochi. It is so easy and quick, you can make it in just minutes!
Stovetop method (grilling). Grill kiri mochi for 5 minutes on each side on low heat. Pan fry until browned on each side, puffed, and soft in the center.
Stovetop method (boiling). Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add kiri mochi and cook until soft and cooked through for about 2 minutes. Remove from the water.
Oven/toaster method. Preheat the broiler on high heat and grill the mochi for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Air fryer method. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place kiri mochi. Air fry at 400F/200°C for 6-8 minutes, flip halfway for even browning.
Grill method. Grill over an open flame until the exterior is evenly brown and puffed.
If you grill or broil the mochi, wet the hot mochi in a bowl of hot water. Then, dredge the mochi with kinako. If you use the boiling method, you don't need to wet it in the hot water since it is already wet.
Drizzle with kuromitsu for added sweetness. Serve immediately when still warm.