These traditional Japanese rice crackers, called "okaki", are very easy to make and only require two ingredients to create a delicious and simple snack!
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
*1 drying time is not included in prep and cooking time.*2 You only need the oil about 1-2 cm off the bottom of the frying pan. Or alternatively they can be baked in a oven instead of deep frying. See the above post for healthier option.*3 If you would like to use different flavour for example soy sauce instead of salt, brush soy sauce over the rice crackers.*4 nutritional value is an estimate and indication only as it is difficult to calculate exact amount of oil used.*5 you can purchase mochi rice cakes from Japanese or Asian grocery shops. or online.