Early is important! Freezing method of mochi
Introducing how to freeze mochi that is easily left over. After storage, it can be cooked in a microwave or toaster oven.
Raw materials Rice cake
Tool Wrap, storage bag
Working hours 10Minutes
1. Wrap each one in a wrap. The point is to make it fit tightly.
2. Put it in a freezing storage bag, deflate the air inside, and then seal it.
3. Put it in the freezer. Let's eat about one month as a guide.
4. When eating, remove the wrap, dip it in water, and heat each piece of rice cake in a microwave oven (600W) for about 1 minute. If you use an oven toaster, thaw it in advance and then bake it.
Before mold grows! Let's freeze the mochi in a "wrap & bag"-Introducing how to eat it in the microwave

Mochi that may grow mold after a while after opening. If you cannot eat it immediately, it is recommended to freeze it as soon as possible so that it will not be damaged and disposed of in large quantities. I will show you how to do it and how to cook it.

1. Wrap each piece in a wrap. The point is to make sure that they are in close contact with each other to prevent air from entering.

Step 1, before mold grows! Let's freeze the mochi in a "wrap & bag"-Introducing how to eat it in the microwave
Wrap it tightly in a wrap

2. Put it in a freezing storage bag, remove the air inside as much as possible, and then seal it.

Step 2, before mold grows! Let's freeze the mochi in a "wrap & bag"-Introducing how to eat it in the microwave
Keep the air out as much as possible

3. Put it in the freezer. Let's eat about one month as a guide.

Step 3, before mold grows! Let's freeze the mochi in a "wrap & bag"-Introducing how to eat it in the microwave
Store in the freezer

When cooking in the microwave, remove the wrap, dip it in water, and heat each piece of rice cake in the microwave (600W) for about 1 minute. The surface tends to be a little dry, but it has a soft texture.

Step 4, before mold grows! Let's freeze the mochi in a "wrap & bag"-Introducing how to eat it in the microwave
If you put it in water and then heat it in the microwave,

Before mold grows! Let's freeze the mochi in a "wrap & bag"-Introducing how to eat it in the microwave
The outside tends to dry, but it has a soft and soft texture.

If you want a smoother finish, put it in a deep dish and heat it in water. The surface becomes moist and easy to sprinkle with soybean flour and sesame seeds. The standard heating time is 600 W for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Be careful not to let the mochi dissolve in the water and become muddy.

Before mold grows! Let's freeze the mochi in a "wrap & bag"-Introducing how to eat it in the microwave
With plenty of water

Before mold grows! Let's freeze the mochi in a "wrap & bag"-Introducing how to eat it in the microwave
If you heat it in the microwave,

Before mold grows! Let's freeze the mochi in a "wrap & bag"-Introducing how to eat it in the microwave
It's a little out of shape,

Before mold grows! Let's freeze the mochi in a "wrap & bag"-Introducing how to eat it in the microwave
Moist finish to the surface

Before mold grows! Let's freeze the mochi in a "wrap & bag"-Introducing how to eat it in the microwave
If you overdo it

Before mold grows! Let's freeze the mochi in a "wrap & bag"-Introducing how to eat it in the microwave
It will be difficult to take out

When baking in an oven toaster, it is ideal to thaw naturally for several hours in advance. It makes it easier for the fire to pass through. If you are in a hurry, wrap it in plastic wrap and heat it in the microwave (600W) for 20 to 30 seconds to half-thaw it. Defrosting using a microwave oven tends to cause unevenness, so adjust the time while watching the situation.

Before mold grows! Let's freeze the mochi in a "wrap & bag"-Introducing how to eat it in the microwave
Thaw in advance when baking

Mochi is delicious no matter when you eat it, not just during the New Year. If you have a surplus, freeze it as soon as possible and feel free to enjoy it when you think of it!