Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pieces kirimochi cut into 9 pieces
- 5 strips bacon
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
Instructions
- Cut each piece of kirimochi crosswise into 3 smaller pieces and set aside.
- Cut each strip of bacon in half.
- Wrap each bacon half around a piece of mochi and skewer the end with a toothpick.
- Place the bacon wrapped mochi in a medium pan.
- Turn the heat to medium and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until the bacon is browned and crisp and the mochi is soft.
- Tilt the pan to the side and use a paper towel to mop up any excess grease.
- Add the maple syrup and soy sauce to the pan and roll the bacon-mochi in the sauce.
- Cook for another minute, reducing the sauce and coating each bacon-mochi well.
- Transfer the bacon wrapped mochi pieces to a plate and serve!
Keywords: bacon, mochi, snacks, appetizers, japanese