Okara Mochi with Roasted Barley or Kinako Flour

1. 1

   Put all of the ingredients in a bowl, then mix well (or pulse in a food processor).

2. 2

   Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds at 500 to 600 W.

3. 3

   Mix well with a spatula, microwave for 1 more minute, then mix.

4. 4

   Wrap in plastic wrap, then flatten to a 1.5-cm thick loaf.

5. 5

   When it cools, transfer to the refrigerator to chill.

6. 6

   Keep wrapped.

7. 7

   Remove the plastic wrap, then, with a dampened knife, divide the loaf into large caramel-sized cakes.

8. 8

   Coat the cakes in a mixture of the ingredients.

9. 9

   Adjust the shape while coating them.

10. 10

    Here, I coated them in crushed almonds.

11. 11

    This makes them very aromatic and tasty.

12. 12

    Here, I topped it with a bit of honey and black sesame.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.