Okaki Japanese Rice Cracker おかき

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Okaki are traditional Japanese rice crackers made by slicing dry mochi cakes thinly, drying them until cracked, then frying in oil until golden and crispy. Finished with a sprinkle of salt or optionally brushed with soy sauce, these crackers have a crunchy texture and mild savory flavor. They can be served as snacks or accompaniments, and offer a satisfying crunch with simple ingredients.

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

15 mins

Servings: 6

Calories: 240 kcal

Course: Snacks

Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

2 mochi dry, cake form
oil for frying
salt to taste

Instructions

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Cut the mochi cakes into 3mm thick slices
Spread out the cut mochi cakes on a tray and sun driy for at least a few days or till a lot of small cracks appear on the surface. *1
Heat oil in a frying pan to 160 degree Celsius and deep-fry the cut and dried mochi cakes till golden brown by constantly turning all. *2
Take them out of the frying pan and place on top of a paper towel to absorb the excess oil and dry.
Sprinkle some salt to taste and serve! *3

Notes

Dry the mochi slices in the sun for several days until many small cracks form; this drying is essential for proper crispiness.
The oil for frying should be about 1-2 cm deep; alternatively, baking the crackers provides a healthier preparation.
Season with salt after frying or brush soy sauce over crackers for alternative flavor.
Purchase mochi rice cakes from Asian markets or online to prepare this recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories 240kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 28g (56%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240

% Daily Value*

Calories	240kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	40g	13%
Protein	3g	6%
Fat	8g	12%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Cholesterol	25mg	8%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	28g	56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.