When Mochi gets hard, it becomes hard to eat. We’ll show you how to soften Mochi.

How To Soften  Hard Mochi

Steaming To Soften Hard Mochi

Your Mochi gets hard because it looses moisture. Steam helps to soften it, by introducing  moisture back into it again.

Soften Mochi By Microwaving

You can also try microwaving your Mochi to soften it if steaming is too much effort.

Soften Mochi by Boiling It

If you are looking for a soft and chewy texture in your Mochi, boiling is the way to go. Boiling your Mochi takes a little bit more effort, but gives you the softest result.

Soften Mochi By Baking

Baking is the last resort to soften your mochi. Baking your Mochi is good way to eat it instead of throwing it away.

How Long Does It Take For Mochi To Get Hard?

Fresh Mochi needs to be stored in the freezer. If not, it will remain soft for only 24 hours.

Freeze Mochi To Properly Store Mochi

The best way to keep Mochi soft for the long term is to store the fresh Mochi in a plastic bag and freeze it.

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