Okaki Japanese Rice Cracker おかき

Method5 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Cut the mochi cakes (2) into 3mm thick slices

   Uses 2 Mochi cakes (dry)

2. 2

   Step 2: Spread the slices in a single layer on a clean tray or rack, protected from contamination. Sun-dry for at least a few days, until completely dry with many small surface cracks. Do not fry damp pieces.

   Dry sliced mochi completelyUses Mochi cut into 3 mm slices

   
3. 3

   Step 3: Heat about 1–2 cm depth of oil in a suitable frying pan to 160°C. Fry the fully dried mochi slices slowly, turning frequently, until puffed, crisp and evenly golden.

   Uses Completely dried cracked mochi slices · Oil to fry

   
4. 4

   Step 4: Take them out of the frying pan and place on top of a paper towel to absorb the excess oil and dry.

   Uses Fried puffed mochi crackers

5. 5

   Step 5: Sprinkle some salt to taste and serve! *3

   Uses Drained fried rice crackers · Salt to taste