Mochi + Waffle = The Moffle
"It may look just like a waffle, but one bite is enough to tell the difference. While the outside is toasted and crispy, the inside contains a thin layer of glutinous mochi." —The Japan Times
At right, a moffle maker. Place in it a thick slice of mochi, the ultra-gummy pounded rice cake popular in Japan, close the lid, and voilà: a new type of treat. Word is that moffles are selling like gangbusters in Japan. And Sanyei, the company that makes the moffle-makers, is selling out of them. But you don't need a dedicated moffle-maker—bloggers in Japan are trading tips on making them in ordinary waffle-makers.
And how do you adorn it?
It is also possible to make moffle sandwiches by combining ingredients with the mochi before cooking. Alternatively, you can add sweet or salty toppings as the plain taste of mochi goes well with either. For example, a moffle can be made into a meal by adding ham and cheese to the mochi, or a dessert by putting ice cream on it.
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7 Comments:
Oh man, where can I get one of those?
chrisfurniss at 3:04PM on 03/23/08
mochi grilled cheese, maybe with a sprinkling of kinako on top... mmm =p
onedaylingers at 3:48PM on 03/23/08
Aww man...a craving that can't be quenched! Not until I get me one of those!
fuuchan at 5:02PM on 03/23/08
It makes a lot of sense... mochi does get nice and crispy on the outside when you cook it, even without an iron.
Luther at 6:59AM on 03/24/08
so is this like those egg waffles at hong kong dessert places?! yum.
dead_brontes at 7:33AM on 03/24/08
I can't wait to try this in my panini press. How does a slab of mochi, sliced horizontally, filled with chocolate sound?. Kind of a Japanese pain au chocolat!
passy at 8:45AM on 03/24/08
The panini press does a great job-the results are little "fingers" of mochi. Try it!
passy at 12:43PM on 04/20/08