When it's drizzling and gray, it's all well and good to sit down and tuck into a multi-course meal, or you can graze through a spread that sates your sweet and salt tooth.
You can find butter mochi on practically every corner in Hawaii—it’s that ubiquitous because, well, it’s that good. For my version, I’ve browned the butter for a layer of toasted nutty flavor and added miso, which balances out the sweetness with its signature umami.