With the new year just around the corner it's time to make mochi, a traditional Japanese food that magically puffs when you toast it. #emmymade #mochiThis video is not sponsored. Get your Bloop shirt here: https://www.bonfire.com/bloop-2/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=post_campaign_launch&utm_campaign=bloop-2&utm_content=default. Subscribe: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=emmymadeinjapan Website: https://www.emmymade.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/emmymadeinjapan Instagram: http://instagram.com/emmymade Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsemmymadeinjapan/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emmymadetok Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/emmymade/ Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/emmymade: emmymade extras: https://www.youtube.com/emmymadeextrasMore homemade mochi making:Homemade Mochi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxknqCziuF4&t=2sIce Cream Mochi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CixGArdEJ-E&t=281sTiger Mochi Maker (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/47jJRuQSho-Chiku-Bai Rice (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3RIcCM5Kirimochi (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4aAQLyJTo find links to the tools and books I use in the kitchen visit my Emmymade Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/emmymadeinjapanDisclaimer:Some of the above links are Amazon affiliate links from which I receive a small commission on each sale at no extra cost to you. Emmymade is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Chapters:00:00 Intro0:26 What is mochi?0:46 New Year's in Japan. 2:08 My mochi maker. 4:52 Mochi rice. 5:18 Soaking instructions. 5:40 Steaming instructions. 7:04 The alarm. 7:37 Pounding the rice. 9:04 Rolling the mochi out. 12:52 Cutting the mochi. 14:27 Toasting the mochi. 16:37 Taste test. Music courtesy of Audio Network and 'Sprightly' from iMovie. You've made it to the end -- welcome! Comment: "Puff, the Magic Dragon lived by the sea..."