This is an easy recipe where you soften mochi (rice cakes) in the microwave, fry them in a pan, and then coat them in a salted caramel sauce. The special caramel sauce, made by simmering sugar and water until caramelized, and then adding butter and salt, pairs perfectly with the mochi. By heating it slowly without stirring in the sugar, you prevent crystallization and enjoy delicious, gooey salted caramel mochi. It's perfect for using up leftover mochi from New Year's celebrations and is appealing because it's easy enough for beginners to make.