{"product_id":"mochitsuk","title":"Mochitsuk","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable September 2026 – pre-order now!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA joyful love letter to mochi – the delightfully chewy rice cakes that bounce between sweet and savory – conveyed through sparkling narrative and 60 irresistible recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the history, culture, and tradition of mochi and mochitsuki (community mochi-making events) in this visually rich cookbook. Author Kristen Morita, who shares recipes inspired by her heritage, invites us all to join her on a “warm, squishy, delicious journey” as she demonstrates mochi-making and the integral role of mochi in Japanese cuisine and expat communities from Hawai‘i to the mainland United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to make fresh, authentic mochi at home, and then use it as an ingredient in daifuku (small round mochi stuffed with sweet filling), Hawai‘i-style butter mochi, savory dishes, and American desserts with a little extra bounce, such as donuts, muffins, and brownies. A chapter on holidays and occasions offers recipes for traditional mochi treats eaten throughout the year in Japan for cherry blossom season, Girls’ Day, the autumn equinox, and more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaked, boiled, steamed, grilled, stuffed, and for breakfast, lunch, a snack, or dessert: You can make mochi in all its delicious iterations right in your own kitchen with this charming book to show you how.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN 9781797238234\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e224 pages, 235 x 184 mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kristen Morita","offers":[{"title":"Hardback \/ Chronicle Books","offer_id":51338409214116,"sku":"9781797238234","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7200\/4772\/files\/9781797238234.jpg?v=1779931707","url":"https:\/\/bookreps.co.nz\/products\/mochitsuk","provider":"Bookreps NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}