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Okaki - Japanese Rice Cracker Recipe

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Okaki - Japanese Rice Crackers

Okaki - Japanese Rice Crackers

Photo (c) Setsuko Yoshizuka
Okaki are traditional Japanese rice crackers. It's a simple recipe to make okaki using blocks of mochi.
Mochi

Ingredients:

  • 4 blocks mochi rice cakes
  • *oil for frying
  • salt and peppers to season

Preparation:

Cut mochi (rice cakes) into about 1/4 inch thick small pieces. Spread the mochi on a flat tray. Dry them in a cool and dry place for a few days. Heat oil to 360 degree F and deep-fry the mochi pieces until browned. Remove rice crackers from the oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle some salt and pepper over the rice crackers.
*makes 2 servings
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