Mochi Magic is a very cool introduction and tutorial recipe guide to the Japanese treat mochi written by Kaori Becker. Due out 24th Nov 2020 from Storey Publishing, it's 192 pages and will be available in paperback and ebook formats.

This is a creative and useful guide to making, shaping, and enjoying mochi. The book has a nice, easy to follow layout. The introductory chapter and how-to tutorial covers the basic tools, ingredients, and basic how-to recipe.  The following chapters contain the recipes and shaping tutorials grouped thematically: daifuku (filled) mochi doughs, daifuku fillings, decorating mochi, new year's pounded mochi, odango balls, and baked mochi (muffins, doughnuts, etc).

Each of the recipes includes an introductory description, ingredients listed in a bullet point sidebar (US measurements only, though there's a conversion chart in the back of the book). There's no included nutritional information.The recipes and tutorials are photographed very clearly and well. Serving suggestions and presentations are attractive and appealing.

The recipe ingredients themselves are easily sourced and will be available at most well stocked grocery stores. There are a few ingredients which might be a little more difficult to source or require an international foods store (kinako - roasted soybean flour for example), but definitely nothing that is 'way out there'.

Four stars.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

I absolutely adore this book and completely delivers on mochi magic! The photos are beautifully designed that not only demonstrate colourful mochi creations, but offer clear guidance in addition to written recipes. The background to the author makes this book even more heartwarming and insightful to mochi, and I did not realise there was so many various ways to create mochi or infuse with recipes such as brownies and doughnuts! Definitely will be giving the mochi strawberry recipes a go and was happy that there was also additional info around how to create fillings. In sum a delightful colourful recipe book that delivers on all things mochi related with clear recipes and photos to accompany them. Will be a staple addition to my bookshelf!

This is a neat book about the making of mochi. It is an easy to follow, step-by-step that adds personality to the process. I love how the book gives different methods of making it, to better fit the utilities you have in your own kitchen or preference.

Mochi Magic is a fun cookbook full of a plethora of ideas for making mochi. Kaori Becker, the mochi expert, guides you through the process of making mochi and having fun with it. While I don't plan on making mochi often, if I did I would definitely reach for this book.

This review is based on NetGalley ARC provided in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion.

Mochi Magic brings the delightful and delicious world of Japanese desserts to western audiences in a very approachable way. There is an abundance of easy-to-follow recipes to allow beginner and seasoned cooks alike to start having fun in cooking and baking with mochi.

I was curious about mochi so when I saw this book I jumped on reading it. The book was amazingly detailed. There’s an awesome introduction and the recipes are sectioned in a straightforward manner. I didn’t looked for the ingredients or attempt to make them but the images make you salivate. Can totally see getting this whether you’re new to mochi and curious or experienced eating mochi and wanting to take time to make your own. I know I gained an appreciation for what goes into making them.

A visually stunning cookbook showcasing a number of different recipes to make the Japanese treat mochi. 

The book begins with a bit of insight as to how the book came into being and an introduction to the different types of mochi. 

The recipes are written concisely in plain English and are accompanied with step by step photographs of the method. This allows even a novice the confidence to have a go making these delicious treats. 

I also like how complimentary recipes, for example filling suggestions, are noted and a page number given. 

There are many photographs throughout the book to inspire your creativity and the author encourages you to experiment and try new flavour combinations. 

Overall, a beautiful cookbook that includes the history of the treat as well as numerous recipes to try.

Everything you need to know about making mochi in a squee worthy adorable book. Super cute, well done, and highly recommended for anyone interested in making mochi.

"Mochi Magic" is very informative. The author takes you through four different ways to make mochi, from the simplest, to the most traditional, to the more innovative (and least traditional). Not only is the reader provided with the basic techniques to make the mochi, but the author includes ways the reader can make it their own with different flavors and fillings. This book opens up a realm of different possibilities with mochi creations (including how to decorate and make them cute.

I’m fortunate enough to live in an area with access to a wonderful traditional mochi shop but I’ve been curious about trying to make it myself. Mochi Magic describes the different types of mochi in a simple and clear manner. The recipes are appealing with uncomplicated directions.  Whether you want traditional fillings, slightly unusual versions or some ideas for cute shapes, this is an easy to follow book that makes it seem very do-able at home. I can see how you can get creative on your own once you get the basics own. Very excited to try out some recipes!

I've only had minimal experience with mochi, mainly ice cream filled, but this was a cookbook I couldn't pass up. I learned so much about the forms mochi can come in and the variety of flavors. Between steamed, microwaved and baked mochi, there's something to suit everyone. 

Thank you Storey Publishing and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

This is the most beautiful book, that I'll definitely be purchasing in hardback when available to buy. It's cute, informative and incredibly creative. I love Japan and I adore mochi, and the recipes and tips in this are second to none. Wonderful book!

I very much enjoy eating mochi but had yet to dive into any recipes. Never a better time for a mochi recipe book that I'm more than eager to pick a few recipes from and give them a whirl!

I’m no mochi master, but this book is really nice to look at and daydream about how cute the mochi WOULD be IF I were a mochi master. Really enjoyed.

With quarantine going on, my mom and I have ventured into the baking realm and attempted as many desserts and dishes as possible. After attempting mochi a few times, I knew I had to pick up this book to try out its recipes. Mochi Magic provides so many tips and tricks to make the perfect mochi desserts. I loved seeing the different types of fillings you can use and the pictures of the desserts were beautiful! I definitely recommend if you're a fan of mochi!

I am going to try out out all the recipes from this cute cookbook. Each page is brimming with so many enticing pictures, it's truly hard to resist now!

The thing I loved most about the book was how the author drew parallels between the traditional food and it's impact in daily life, how it brings family and friends together to create wonderful memories. It reminded me of the festivities where all our family and friends gather together to cook and enjoy together.

Each recipe has FAQs along with some lovely insights into the Japanese traditions and obviously beautiful pictures.

The easy-to-follow techniques for creating and cooking with mochi deliver the perfect mix of fun and tradition. Each colorful page brims with recipes for hand-pounded, steamed, and modern microwave mochi; fillings like rosewater, Nutella, black sesame, Oreo Cream Cheese, and Japanese plum wine; mochi-focused goodies like Bacon-Wrapped Mochi, Ozoni Soup, baked goods; and inspiration for shaping irresistibly charming mochi flowers, baby chicks, pandas, and more.

Mochi Magic covers a wide range of tasty mochi goodies, such as sweet filled chewy daifuku mochi morsels with various doughs and fillings,  pounded mochi, odango  balls and even baked mochi. I liked the simplicity and ease that the author, Kaori Becker, had by offering microwaved daifuku mochi dough option. It didn't mean a lesser product,  but it meant I could enjoy a mochi treat in 15-20 minutes. There was also an option for steamed white daifuku mochi recipe where the method could apply to any dough. 
I made the microwaved white daifuku mochi and filled it with a fresh strawberry wrapped in store bought sweet red bean paste. It was chewy and delicious, but I found it a little too sweet for my taste with the filling combination. However, I compared the recipe with other Internet recipes and  2 to 1 ratio of mochiko rice flour to sugar is completely valid, although like any recipe you can find variances of this ratio. Then, I tried the coconut mochi and filled it with stored bought red bean paste, in the steam method but with less sugar, and rolled it in shredded coconut. I found them to be delightful, pillows bites, creamy from the coconut milk and a nice contrast to the flaky coconut. If you like coconut, you will most likely enjoy this! Next time, I would love to try filling it with the Haupia coconut pudding. 
I really liked the colorful cover and the mochi photos.  However, it was disappointing that although the authentic nerikiri dough was provided for the baby chicken, panda bear, baby bear, and pig, there weren't step by step instructions on how to make them, such as how to color the dough or how to adhere the dough for the ears, snout, etc. Overall, I enjoyed the book, eating the daifuku mochi, and look forward to making more mochi. 
Thank you Storey Publishing and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I LOVED this book! I have been interested in Mochi since I started seeing it more and more on instagram and this book was filled with great instructions and beautiful photos of some of the cutest desserts I have ever seen! I can't wait to try some of these out!

I have to admit, I have never really enjoyed Mochi, but looking at all the different ways to make Mochi in this book has really put a new perspective on my views of Mochi.

I love all the different characters that she made in this book of hers but I will probably end up making Pokémon characters. I have truly enjoyed looking at this book.

I requested a DIGITAL Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review but I have yet to hear if I was approved.  I am reviewing the book anyway on Goodreads and Facebook as I already own/have read the book.														
														
I live in two different cities and well, continents, due to family/hubby's work for the government, so I had read and reviewed this book for the North American crowd, so am sharing with the U.K. crowd as I have cooked my way from cover to cover in this cookbook! (Funnily enough, I live in London, ON Canada and London, UK!)														

I love mochi and the sister who lives in Toky has been known to make them and mail them here - she is much more of a BAKER than I am as I love to "wing it" while cooking. The fillings/flavours included here are:
"rosewater (Ugh), Nutella, black sesame, Oreo Cream Cheese, and Japanese plum wine; there are also recipes for mochi-focused goodies like Bacon-Wrapped Mochi, Ozoni Soup, baked goods; and inspiration for shaping irresistibly charming mochi flowers, baby chicks, pandas, and more. " 

N0w that the grocery store queues have lessened, I may be able to get the ingredients easier as rice flour is not something that pops up in my local market. and mochi from Minamoto-Kitchoan/Little-Moons are very pricey so I need to start making my own!   The instructions in the book are wonderful and I am about to go out and look for rice flour right NOW so I can whip up some treats...my husband thinks that they are disgusting so I cannot wait to make treats that he will not eat!

A greater book and it comes out in time for Christmas - it would be a great book for an artistic teen to dive into head first and have fun with.